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!"

a recording, "...He knew the police had video evidence of the murder and that his execution was imminent.

Gideon said,

her breath, stunned. How could this be? He had promised to join them for dinner tonight. He seemed so at ease;

wouldn't be here claiming Elijah if I wasn't sure of

they were emboldened

heavily, realized the gravity of the situation. If he was in no trouble, they

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

welled up, and she became restless, suddenly fearing the worst. Despite his flaws, he wasn't a bad person, and he certainly wasn't guilty of murder. Why would

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.