Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 523

Before they could even get a word in, Elysia spoke up, "You know, if you really cared about Elijah, there'd be no need to take him away from my place. He's well looked after with me, and his dad felt comfortable enough to leave him in my care.”

Gideon caught the undertone in her words and narrowed his eyes, "Don't try to scare us with him anymore. He's not coming back."

“That's not true. He was just here this morning. He even mentioned he'd bring Elijah to the family mansion tonight for dinner."

Gideon scoffed, "That's a lie. He's been convicted of murder and sentenced to death. It's just not public knowledge yet. Handing Elijah over to you was his way of ensuring his care."

Elysia gasped in disbelief, "That's impossible!"

and that his execution was imminent. He asked Elysia to take care of Elijah,

the recording ended, Gideon said, "That's info straight from

could this be? He had promised to join them for dinner tonight. He seemed so at

be here claiming Elijah if I wasn't sure

was clear; they were emboldened by

heavily, realized the gravity of the situation. If

his cheerful demeanor just an act? And the bet they made if he couldn't make it, all his wealth would go to her. Was it just a way

she felt. Tears welled up, and she became restless, suddenly fearing the worst. Despite his flaws, he wasn't a bad person, and

Elysia felt a surge of injustice for him and wanted to confront the police, but she couldn't leave the kids behind. They needed her protection, especially Elijah. Without his father, he couldn't lose her too. The thought of Elijah being alone without her and Tarin broke her heart. And if they took Elijah today, she might never see