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.”

beamed with confidence, “You bet, kiddo. Mommy

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

closely, suddenly lit

at special education and even saved a

say ‘awesome,’ just experienced. What about it?”

home and makes good money. Maybe you could

blinked, considering the idea she had never thought of before. If it were possible, it would be more than

care of

look into it,” she said with

“Okay!”

took a seat, and began to search for writing opportunities on his kiddie smartwatch. He was determined to find a well–paying gig

sighed contentedly, “Today was a blast, felt

chuckled, “Congrats on gaining two

You should’ve seen Evan and Emmett’s adoring gazes. If it weren’t for Elliot’s cool

his age.

as she quizzed Elysia, “Any word from

Elysia shrugged, “Nope.”