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.

and he relied on Elysia more. Especially having just been upset, he didn’t want

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

snuggled into Elysia’s embrace and gave a little nod

child by each

soothing him tenderly. She had just calmed Emmett down

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

their aggressive approach, Elysia held Emmett close and glared at them.

drew near, looking down their noses at Elysia and Emmett with

“Is it them?”

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

Emmett with their arms crossed, unable to hide

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had an extremely good look, even by Hollywood standards. He and 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

impressed.

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

but he wanted to protect Elysia. She was his