Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 225

Elliot leaned in close to Elysia and whispered something into her ear.

Elysia’s eyes initially sparkled with excitement, but then her brows furrowed in concern.

The idea was brilliant!

But for her, it was just too risky!

Seeing her troubled expression, Elliot asked, “Don’t you think it’s a good idea, Mom?”

Elysia neither nodded nor shook her head. “I… need to think about it.”

She really had to mull over whether to go through with it or not!

Understanding his mom’s hesitation, Elliot didn’t press further but offered some reassurance, “Take your time, Mom. Whenever you’re ready, just let me know, and I’ll handle it personally. I won’t involve Evan. You can trust me to take care of it.”

Elysia nodded seriously. She did trust Elliot’s judgment. Every plan Elliot had executed had gone off without a hitch.

Changing the subject, Elliot asked, “Did you get everything sorted out in Jindale City that you needed to?”

“Eh?” Elysia was momentarily taken aback before she realized Elliot was referring to her divorce from Tarquin.

Lately, her mind had been preoccupied with Elijah and Winona, almost forgetting about the divorce matter.

When she first returned, her thoughts were dominated by the divorce, but now, with Elijah and Winona on her mind, she felt less urgent

about it.

“Not yet, but there’s no rush.”

slightly narrowed his eyes. He had been ready to use a certain leverage to negotiate with Tarquin if Elysia was in a hurry. Tarquin had

decided to wait. They would cross that bridge when they came to it.

for a few days now. Tomorrow, why don’t you all go to school? It’s a great

kindergarten made Elliot grimace, his mind

him.

frown, Elysia asked, “Don’t you want to

I just want to

need to worry. And while we’re a family, we’re also individuals. We can’t be glued together 24/7. You boys are at the age to go to school, and

to you, Mom. We’ll go tomorrow.”

felt a bit more spirited. After sending off her little ones to school, she used the excuse of needing a check–up to

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“Ms. Thorne, what a

into the clinic somewhat awkwardly, Elysia said, “Dr. Benjamin, I came

you

a fever a few days ago. It’s

to sit and take her

a

basic examination.

Your throat’s a bit swollen, though. I’ll prescribe some anti–inflammatory medication. Make sure

“Okay.”