Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 44

Elyala’s heart ached. “Hasn’t he been to school?”

“No, he can’t attend normally with his condition.”

“Have you guys tried to delve into his mental world?”

Benjamin shook his head. “No chance.”

“What about hypnosis?”

“Tried it, never worked.”

Elysia sighed softly.

Benjamin continued, “Elijah is not like other kids; he’s too smart for his own good. You can’t treat him like a typical child; he’s bright, sensitive, and highly vigilant.”

Elysia glanced back into the room and thought for a moment before saying, “I get why you’ve called me here, but I’m no doctor. I’ve just picked up a bit of herbal medicine from my folks and read a few books on child psychology in my spare time. So, don’t pin your hopes on me.

I managed to calm Corbin down, but that was pure luck. I can only try. When he wakes up, I’ll chat with him, see if I can find a way into his world, look for a breakthrough.”

ask

hurriedly replied, “Yeah, any help is much appreciated. Don’t worry; Tarquin won’t let your assistance go unrewarded. You can

to

Wait, Tarquin?

same name–what

ask his full name,

stepped aside to answer,

divorce

you know that?

matters is Tarquin’s in Jindale City right now. He hasn’t gone on a business trip; he lied to you.

caller hung up before she

Tarquin wasn’t on

20.05

tried to call back immediately but got a message

didn’t have time to ponder who the caller was and dashed for the

up to her. “Ms.

button and replied, “I’ve got an urgent matter to attend to.”

you need our help?”