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.

petrified, fearing that any second

you come back? Did you miss me and that’s why you’re here?

from Elijah to Tarquin for some

by this

“Elijah”

The Mommy I’ve been dreaming off

face, Tarquin was lost in thought

was the last time Elijah had laughed

his boy had been

She won’t leave us again! We don’t have to

this state,

time he had seen

this time, Elijah suddenly mistook her for his

his fixation on his mother

illness

concem.

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

turned 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?”

you say, Mommy!”

Elysia snapped, her fingers, and

to step forward but stopped when he saw Elysia’s demeanor. He held