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.”

confidence, “You bet, kiddo. Mommy

formal education, but she was far from foolish. Achieving a comfortable life with her three kids was a

lit up with an idea.

said you’re awesome at special education and

wouldn’t say ‘awesome,’ just

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

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

from home meant flexibility, and she could take care of her kids. It was a

look into it,” she said with newfound hope.

“Okay!”

himself to the bathroom, took a seat, and began to search for writing opportunities on his

Blossom sighed contentedly, “Today was a blast, felt

gaining two

should’ve seen Evan and Emmett’s adoring gazes. If it weren’t for Elliot’s cool demeanor, I’d start believing I was some kind of superstar!”

his

the moon as she quizzed Elysia, “Any word from that

Elysia shrugged, “Nope.”