Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 25

Elysia stepped back, immediately greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of home–cooking.

Emmett was standing on a stool by the kitchen counter, carefully stirring a pan of scrambled eggs.

She watched her son’s small figure bustling about the kitchen and felt a mix of heartache and pride. The kid always had a way of warming her heart.

After blowing off some steam earlier, she felt much more at ease. The divorce hadn’t gone through, but the anger had subsided.

“Hey, Emmett,” Elysia greeted him with a cheery smile.

Emmett turned around, his face lighting up at the sight of her. “Hey, Mommy!”

Elysia washed her hands. “Go play. Let Mommy take over.”

“No need, it’s all ready,” Emmett insisted. “Go sit at the table; let’s have lunch!”

He spoke as he swiftly turned off the stove and scooped the fluffy eggs onto a plate. It looked absolutely delicious.

commotion, Elliot and Evan also emerged, rushing

affection, the earlier frustrations vanishing like morning mist. All that remained

sorted with your stuff, Mommy?” Elliot asked.

‘Not yet, sweetie. Looks like we’ll be staying in Jindale City a li

“Why not?”

while longer.”

Can’t do anything until he gets back.” She hadn’t told the kids that she

carefree, healthy growth; they didn’t need the burden of adult

you guys to worry about

“Okay!”

three kids took their afternoon nap, and Elysia sat on the bed counting her money. All in all, she had less than ten grand to her name. They needed to pay for the hotel. and food, and her boys were growing – they couldn’t live on bread and water.

Chapter 25

milk, and meat were essentials. Tallying up the expenses for a family of four was no

it was best to find a part–time job, preferably with daily pay.

certifications were king, her lack of both made finding a job she liked impossible.

hit this wall, she’d remember the good university she’d been accepted into and how life had taken such a drastic turn. It was a past