Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 379

Tarquin was at a loss, his feelings a mix of concern and frustration.

"Look, don't freak out. We're in Elijah's hospital room. You passed out from getting all worked up, so I carried you back here. I swear I didn't do anything inappropriate. I just wanted to check your injuries," Tarquin tried to explain, his voice a blend of reassurance and slight impatience.

Elysia, however, wasn't having any of it. She clutched the collar of her hospital gown defensively, eyeing him with a mix of suspicion and downright fear.

Her demeanor was as tense as it had been during the altercation earlier. It was clear she was on edge.

Tarquin couldn't help but feel both heartache and helplessness at her reaction. "I'd never hurt you, you know. You don't have to be on guard around me. How are you feeling? Anything out of sorts? Should I get a doctor to check on you?"

After a brief moment, Elysia's frown deepened as she asked, "Where's Elijah?"

"Outside," Tarquin responded simply.

off the covers and rushed out to

hand marked by a poorly inserted IV needle, Elysia's heart broke. She trembled as she touched his hand,

was her Elijah, her precious

sorry. Mommy's here now, and I'm not going anywhere. Please wake up and see me," she whispered internally, her silent cries filling the room

to comfort her, to hold her, but he didn't dare. He wanted to offer her a tissue to wipe her tears, but he was too afraid to upset her further.

is stable now. He just needs some

you this upset will only make Elijah sad. Please, don't cry,"

both Elijah's heart

Elysia

Tarquin froze, confused.

"Can you just leave us be for a while? I don't want to hear you. I don't want to see you.

with a heavy heart.