Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 184

fast as

The little guy was sprawled out, the blanket pulled up to his chest, fast asleep.

Elysia eased herself down beside him, unable to resist touching his soft cheek.

Elijah was such a beautiful and adorable chilld. How could his mother bear to abandon him? What was she thinking?

If it were Elysia, she’d never be able to leave him behind.

Even if she couldn’t stand the kid’s aloof father and had to leave, she’d find a way to take her baby with her!

She withdrew her hand from his cheek, intending to check his pulse.

Suddenly, her wrist was caught by a small hand.

“Mommy!”

Elysia froze.

Tarquin, who had been standing at the doorway, furrowed his brows.

Elijah’s eyes snapped open, fixing on Elysia.

any second now, Elijah

instead, Elijah sat up, his eyes brimming with joy as he asked, “Mommy? Is it really you, Mommy? When did you come back? Did you miss me and that’s why you’re here? You won’t leave again, will

blinked in bewilderment, looking from Elijah to Tarquin for

this unexpected turn, approached

“Elijah”

The Mommy I’ve been

son’s excited little face,

was the last time Elijah had laughed like

his boy

She won’t leave us again!

son in this state,

had seen Elysia, he had

this time, Elijah suddenly mistook her for his

his fixation on his mother deepened?

his illness getting

deepened with concem. “Are

not dreaming, Daddy Can’t you see Mommy? Look, Mommy’s right here.”

to

was serious, she had regained her composure. She locked eyes with Elijah and said gently. “Elijah, look at me and let’s count together, okay?”

whatever you say, Mommy!”

fingers, and Elijah

when he saw Elysia’s demeanor. He held