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."

each other for a few seconds, and just as Elysia was about to speak, Elijah suddenly threw off the covers and got out of bed. He rummaged around

his favorite vintage wind chime, and various rare gadgets Tarquin had given

Elysia was

Elijah nodded eagerly.

Elysia was surprised, "Wow!"

gesture of trying to please

But why?

known each other for more than just 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

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

Elijah's face

the previous night, Elysia ventured, "Were you missing Mommy again

furrowed slightly as he looked at

She set aside 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

back but was too shy.

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