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.

Blossom was safe, their time together had been short, and he relied on Elysia more. Especially having just been

with your mom

and gave a little

and Evan were also sulking, Blossom took one child by

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

she wasn’t alone; several haughty–looking women followed her, each dressed in designer labels, toting fancy

their aggressive approach, Elysia held Emmett

down their noses at

“Is it them?”

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

women watched Emmett with their arms crossed, unable

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his brothers were different in appearance and aura. While all were cute, Elliot and Evan looked more rugged, whereas Emmett was softer. If they were characters from a classic movie, Emmett would be the heartthrob, a face so handsome

impressed.

of the way, you little brat! Mind I don’t slap you with my

quickened with fear, but he didn’t move. He might be scared, but he wanted to protect Elysia. She was his favorite person, and he wouldn’t allow anyone to