Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 146

Elysia’s smile broadened, her heart swelling with pride at her son’s thoughtfulness. It was impossible not to grin when faced with such

care

She affectionately pinched Elliot’s cheek, her voice tender with love.

“You know, you didn’t seek the spotlight, but if you did, you’d outshine every kid in town. You could become the next big thing in Hollywood in no time at all. But looking after you kids is my job. I brought you into this world, and I’ll be damned if I don’t see you all grown up. Don’t worry, sweetheart. Times are tough now, but I will work my socks off, earn more dough, and make sure we live that sweet middle–class dream!*

Chasing that dream with her three little ones was Elysia’s grand mission in life.

Elliot sighed silently, wishing he could magically produce money from his piggy bank to help out Elysia, but she never gave him a

chance.

“What’s with the face? Don’t believe in me?” she teased.

Elliot quickly shook his head, “No way, Mommy. You’re like a superhero to us. You’re amazing, and I know you’ll make our lives better.”

with confidence, “You bet, kiddo. Mommy won’t

firmly believed that hard work always paid off. She might lack formal education, but she was far from foolish. Achieving a comfortable life with her three kids was a

suddenly lit up

awesome at special education and

‘awesome,’ just

kid said her mom writes articles from home and makes good money. Maybe you could write about special education and earn

before.

could take care of her kids.

into it,” she said with

“Okay!”

path. He excused himself to the bathroom, took a seat, and began to search for writing opportunities on his kiddie smartwatch. He was determined to find

contentedly, “Today was a blast, felt like a

“Congrats on gaining two

it weren’t for Elliot’s cool demeanor,

mature for his age. He admires you

as she quizzed Elysia, “Any word

Elysia shrugged, “Nope.”