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."

just as Elysia was about to speak, Elijah suddenly threw off the covers and got out of bed. He rummaged around the

were collectible toy models, little trinkets from his desk, his favorite vintage wind chime, and various rare

me?" Elysia

Elijah nodded eagerly.

Elysia was surprised, "Wow!"

trying to please her, and Elijah was clearly making

But why?

a few days, and although Elijah didn't hate her, he had never 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.

in astonishment, Elysia reassured him, "I love whatever you give me, Elijah. Thank

crossed Elijah's face as he

"Were you missing

brows furrowed slightly as he looked at her, "I've

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

was too

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