Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 374

Elliot furrowed his brows, standing steadfastly beside Elysia, lending his petite shoulders for his mom to lean on. He consoled Elysia like a little grown-up, "Mom, never doubt yourself. In our hearts, you're the best mom in the world, the most outstanding, the coolest mom ever!"

Elysia pulled Elliot into a tight embrace, her tears flowing freely.

After a while, Elysia dried her tears and got up to look for Elijah.

Elliot asked, "Mom, are we still leaving today?"

"No, we're not leaving! And even if we did, I'd have to take Elijah with us. I can't leave him behind!"

Elliot nodded, then asked, "What about after we find Elijah?"

to apologize to Elijah, tell him that mom is back, and he won't have to wish for it anymore. I'll never leave him again! Plus, I'll protect him. I won't let anyone bully or badmouth

to learning herbal medicine! She could heal, she could harm! She knew how to make medicines, she knew how to concoct poisons! She didn't care about the Bradfords' status or who they were; if

he asked again, "So, what's the plan for dealing with our stepdad? It seems like he's already set on you.

now, when he comes with a DNA test, she'd be speechless. But admitting it means he'd never let her go, let alone let her take Elijah with her! She didn't want to live with him at all. She wanted to be with her kids, to cut ties completely! Right now,

"Let's deal with seeing Elijah first, and take it one day at a time. But you three must be careful, don't let him find you. If you get caught again, it'll

worry, mom, we won't let him find

"Okay!"

not letting him know she was the one he's been searching for. But without a doubt, Tarquin had probably already arranged for a DNA test today, with results due by tomorrow! Mom's verbal defenses would crumble in the face of the DNA report. How could he help mom keep this secret? Elliot was worried; it was a

She wasn't concerned about where he was, picking up her phone to call Blossom. She told Blossom she wasn't leaving today, that she was going to see Elijah, and asked

a call from Benjamin, "Ms. Thorne, you should come to the hospital quickly, Elijah's

He's been unconscious, but his emotional turmoil is intense! It's like a stress response; we can't manage