Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 349

"Elijah, can't seem to shut your eyes, huh?"

Looking at his alertness, it was clear he hadn't been sleeping but had dashed out of his bedroom fully awake.

Elijah didn't nod or shake his head, silently acknowledging it.

A lot had gone down today. He had just reunited with his mom when his clueless dad managed to upset her. Just when mom had been cheered up, his dad drowned his sorrows in booze...

His heart ached for his mom and then fretted over his dad. It was a lot for him to worry about.

Elysia's eyes were full of concern for Elijah. She led him back to the bedroom, had him lie down, and administered a shot to force him into sleep.

He was at the age where growing kids need their rest, and staying up late was definitely off the table!

Right before falling asleep, Elijah said, "Mom, dad's a pitiful guy."

"Hmm?"

"People who love him are few, yet there are many who wish him harm. All these years, he's had no one to share his true feelings with. Through all seasons, he's been on his own."

to respond, finding it hard to muster

"He really misses mom."

the kid's cautious yet sincere gaze, Elysia was torn and confused. Why was he telling her

he mistaking her

more unsure of how

tough, but he's not bad at all. He's really a good guy. He's tough because he's surrounded by bad people! If he's not tough, the bad guys will hurt him! He only acts tough so the bad guys

"...Yeah."

things in the past, but... can

Past issues?!

eyes widened in

about to ask Elijah how he knew, but then it hit her: Elijah wasn't talking about something that happened six years ago, but rather things that occurred since they had

all this time, that jerk

me. But you, you're still young, you shouldn't worry about adult matters. If you really love your dad and me, you should take good care of yourself. When you're

but

hand, soothing him to sleep, "Sleep tight, Elijah. I'll look after your dad for you.

out

Elysia sighed softly.