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."

know how to respond, finding it hard to muster sympathy at the

"He really misses mom."

Elysia was torn and confused. Why was he

mistaking her for

paused, even more unsure of

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

"...Yeah."

past,

Past issues?!

widened

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

all this time, that jerk had

"The past is the past. I haven't dwelled on it much, and I don't need him to make it up to 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 okay, that's

but his

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

Elijah was out like

Elysia sighed softly.