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.

breath, petrified, fearing that any second now, Elijah might erupt

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

in bewilderment, looking from Elijah to Tarquin for some kind of guidance, some

aback by this unexpected turn, approached the

“Elijah”

Look, it’s Mommy! The Mommy I’ve

his son’s excited little face, Tarquin was lost in thought

the last time Elijah had laughed like

last time his

excited? My mommy, your wife! She’s back! She won’t leave

state, Tarquin started to panic

he had seen Elysia, he

it that this time, Elijah suddenly mistook her for

fixation on

his illness getting

frown deepened with concem. “Are you dreaming

not dreaming, Daddy Can’t you see Mommy? Look,

turned to Elysia.

had regained her composure. She locked eyes with Elijah and said gently. “Elijah, look at me and let’s

whatever you

four, five Elysia snapped, her fingers,

but stopped when he saw Elysia’s demeanor. He