Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 82

Elysia had a heart full of thoughts she yearned to share with Blossom, and the idea of separating from her was the last thing she wanted.

*Tonight, you’ll have to rough it with us in our little rented place,” she said with a playful

pout.

“Rough it? This place is amazing–it must cost a fortune, Blossom replied, glancing around with wide, appreciative eyes.

The topic had caught Elliot off guard. He had chosen this spot, a luxurious two–bedroom vacation rental with a hefty price tag that ran into the thousands for just one night.

But he had told Elysia it was a mere two hundred a night.

Elliot quickly interjected, “Well, it is usually super expensive, but the landlord took a real shine to us and gave us a massive discount, so it’s just a couple hundred for the night.”

Blossom chimed in immediately, “You guys must have the luck of the Irish! If it were me, I’d let you stay for free–you all look like little cherubs. Staying here is bound to sprinkle some good fortune on the place, ha!”

Elliot’s mouth twitched in a forced smile. “Yeah…

flock together, he mused. Mom’s best friend didn’t seem to be the

and Blossom should get some rest. We’re beat too, Elliot said, ushering the conversation toward a close.

to

out before retreating to their room

were alone, Elliot booted

peeked over, concern etched on

close, his big eyes brimming with curiosity.

to make sure Tarquin couldn’t track you down. And I snagged a copy for us. Mom got hurt today, and I need to

eyes widened in alarm. “Mom got

I didn’t see him lay a finger on her. You think he hit her?” Evan’s breathing became erratic, his

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Mom was hurt, he wouldn’t have

hurt her? Is she in pain again?” Emmett’s voice

urgency.

of the trio. “Let’s not jump

the laptop, their heads touching as they focused on the screen. It didn’t take long

Mom! I can’t