Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 524

"Alright, give me a moment to gather a few things, and I'll brew us some tea," Elysia said as she got up and headed for the kitchen, returning with several steaming cups of tea. She had cranked the heating up to max, making the room uncomfortably warm. As she brought over the tea, everyone grabbed a cup without hesitation and began sipping away.

"Drink up, I'll just pack a few clothes and then Elijah and I will leave with you," Elysia mentioned before retreating to her room.

In the kids' room, a couple of the little ones were keeping an eye on the situation through a living room security feed.

Evan asked, "What's going on? Did something really happen to Tarquin? Is Mom really going to take Elijah and leave with them?"

Elliot responded, "Tarquin's fine. I already sent him the evidence. The whole 'dying wish' thing was just a bluff. Mom's probably just stalling for time. I bet she spiked the tea."

to knock them

clearly not thrilled with Elysia's plan. After

as soon as Elliot finished speaking, chaos erupted in the living room. Those who drank the tea started to pass out, but Ulysses and Gideon remained unaffected. Ulysses didn't drink because he thought the tea leaves were too cheap, and Gideon,

guards inside, "This woman dared

open Elysia's door. Realizing her plan had failed, Elysia rushed out, positioning herself in front of the kids' room

can't take Elijah away! Whatever beef you have with Tarquin,

"Out of the way! How dare you drug us,

a gash that immediately started bleeding. Ignoring the pain and tears forming, she stubbornly got up,