Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 97

Elysia quickly asked Emmett, “Emmett, are you hurt?”

Emmett clung to Elysia’s neck, crying softly, “I’m scared…”

Unlike his brothers Elliot and Evan, Emmett was naturally timid, gentle in spirit, and particularly prone to tears.

“It’s okay, baby, no need to be scared. Blossom and I have chased the bad guys away. Does your bum still hurt?”

“It hurts…”

“Let me rub it for you.”

Blossom tried to distract him, “Emmett, there’s a milkshake stand over there. Want me to take you to get one?”

The little guy blinked, clearly tempted.

“Come on, I will take you.” Blossom reached out, wanting to scoop Emmett into her arms, but the little guy clung to Elysia’s neck and wouldn’t let go.

together had been short, and he relied on Elysia

a bit helpless, asked, “How about you stay here with your mom

snuggled into Elysia’s embrace and gave a

that Elliot and Evan were also sulking, Blossom took one child by

with Emmett in the seating area, soothing him tenderly. She had just

alone; several haughty–looking women followed her, each dressed in designer labels, toting fancy handbags,

Emmett close and glared at them.

looking down their noses at Elysia and Emmett

“Is it them?”

tremble but then jumped out from Elysia’s arms, spread his arms wide, and stood in front of her. “Don’t bully my mommy!”

watched Emmett with their arms crossed, unable to hide their amazement.

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standards. He and his brothers were different in appearance and aura. While all were cute, Elliot and Evan looked more rugged, whereas Emmett was

impressed.

at Emmett for a while before one snapped, “Out of the way, you

scared, but he wanted to protect Elysia. She was his favorite person, and he