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.

relied on Elysia more. Especially having just been upset, he

bit helpless, asked, “How about you stay here with your mom and I’ll go

and gave a little nod between sobs.

and Evan were also sulking, Blossom took one child by each hand and led them off to

him tenderly. She had just calmed

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

approach, Elysia held Emmett close and glared at

women drew near, looking down their noses

“Is it them?”

then jumped out from Elysia’s arms, spread his arms wide, and

Emmett with their arms crossed,

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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

impressed.

stared at Emmett for a while before one snapped, “Out of the way, you little brat! Mind I don’t

he didn’t move. He might be scared, but he wanted to protect Elysia. She was