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.

her head. “Not yet, but there’s no

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 already reached out, eager to get his hands on that leverage,

Elysia’s lack of urgency, Elliot decided to wait. They would cross that bridge when they came

about my issues. You and your brothers have been home for a few days now. Tomorrow, why don’t you all go to school? It’s a great opportunity you shouldn’t miss. Understand?” Elysia suddenly chimed in.

grimace, his mind flooded with images

him.

“Don’t you want

worried about you, Mom. I just want to be with you.”

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,

listen to you, Mom. We’ll go

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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see her. “Ms. Thorne,

somewhat awkwardly, Elysia said, “Dr. Benjamin, I came to

you

It’s gone now,

sit and take her temperature, followed

a

basic examination.

bit swollen, though. I’ll prescribe some anti–inflammatory medication. Make sure to drink

“Okay.”