Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 294

Chapter 294

"Mommy, don't go."

Elysia was taken aback by the sudden plea. Not wanting to disturb his sleep, she whispered a few soothing words and then curled up beside Elijah's bed for the night.

The next morning.

When she awoke, Elijah was staring at her with his big, bright eyes, a mix of surprise and joy lighting up his face, tinged with a shy blush.

"What's up?" Elysia was intrigued.

Elijah was usually more reserved, and she had never seen this kind of childlike shyness on his face before.

Elysia sat up, "Elijah?"

He sat up too, his voice soft and childlike, "Yeah."

speak, Elijah suddenly threw off the covers and got

trinkets from his desk, his favorite vintage wind chime, and various rare gadgets Tarquin had

Elysia was

Elijah nodded eagerly.

Elysia was surprised, "Wow!"

trying to please

But why?

gone out of his way to please her before. Seeing Elysia's surprised face and getting no immediate response, Elijah became visibly nervous, cautiously saying, "These are all I have now. If you don't like them, I can get you something else.

love whatever you give

joy crossed Elijah's face as

the previous night, Elysia ventured, "Were

as he looked at her,

the gifts he had given her and hugged him close, "They say there's a special bond between mother and child. If you're missing your mommy, she's probably missing you too. If there's a

back but was too shy. He thought, Mommy is already here. You are my

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