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

worry; Tarquin won’t let your assistance go unrewarded. You can set your terms with him; anything

if she could ask Tarquin to help her get a speedy divorce?

Wait, Tarquin?

same name–what a

ask his full

stepped aside to answer,

divorce Tarquin, aren’t you?”

you know that?

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

up before

in shock. Tarquin wasn’t on

20.05

immediately but got a message

ponder who the caller was and dashed for the

her. “Ms. Thorne,

“I’ve got

you need our