Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 290

Eavesdropping from their cozy nest of blankets, Evan and Emmett couldn't help but pop their heads out, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"What about me? Aren't I Mommy's little hero?" they chimed in unison, gazing up at Elysia with big, doe eyes.

Elysia paused, surprised, "You're both awake too?"

She gently pinched Evan's cheek, then did the same to Emmett's, "Of course, you both are indeed my little heroes! My warm cuddles! It's because of you two that my heart feels warm and toasty every single day."

Evan, ever the easy one to please, beamed at her words.

"They say emotions are contagious. If Mommy's happy, then we can be happy too. You've got to be cheerful every day, okay?" He proudly added, "Elliot knows how to cheer you up, so do we, right?"

Elysia smiled tenderly, nodding in agreement, "Yes, yes, indeed."

Not to be outdone, Emmett, though not as eloquent or as clever as his brothers, was all about action. Slipping out of his pajamas, he bent down, cupped Elysia's face in his small hands, and planted a loud, smacking kiss on her cheek.

make

pulled Emmett into a hug, tickling his

of the fun, how unfair! I'm so upset now. Looks like I'll have to eat all the late-night snacks I

lit up the kids' eyes - a rare treat Elysia

the best; I

Blossom. I'll find

"I'll find a thousand!"

buzzed with laughter

amid the joy, Elysia suddenly felt a pang of sadness. She couldn't help but muse inwardly, the inexplicable wave of sorrow had crept

with her children, a shadow of sadness always seemed to loom, as if reminding her of something... The lone figure of Elijah, his brows furrowed in solitude, flashed through her mind,

join their little family. Evan was right;

Elijah, Evan, and Elliot was uncanny. If they were to meet... Elysia

Did she ever plan to return? Did Elijah still