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.

another word, Elysia threw off the covers

still unconscious, his face pale and his small hand marked by a poorly inserted IV needle, Elysia's heart

her precious son, her most vulnerable

going anywhere. Please wake up and see me," she whispered internally, her

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. All he could do was awkwardly try to comfort her with

condition is stable now. He just needs some rest,"

Elijah sad. Please, don't cry," he added, his voice

tears are breaking both Elijah's

Elysia suddenly

Tarquin froze, confused.

crying, bore into him. "Can you just leave us be for a while? I don't

heavy heart.