Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 554

"Mom, please sign here. I've checked it for you, and the settlement document is all good."

"Alright!" With a flourish, Elysia signed her name.

The Bradfords: "..." Their anxiety turned into utter despair!

Elliot chuckled as he neatly filed away the settlement document. "Congrats, Mom. You've finally made it; you're a wealthy woman now."

The million dollars from Tarquin and that unlimited credit card were nothing.

But this 2% shareholding turned Elysia into a bona fide wealthy woman!

Elysia thought Elliot was referring to the million-dollar medical bill and immediately whispered, "Let's keep it low-key."

Her eyes curved with joy, her smile almost reaching her ears. She was clearly overjoyed.

In the oddly tense atmosphere of the dining room, she was undoubtedly the happiest.

Only their family of six was joyful, while the rest looked like they had lost all hope!

"Let's eat," Gideon said with a dark face, pulling everyone's attention to the Christmas dinner.

He couldn't bear to think about the shares anymore; it made his blood pressure soar!

in the dishes one after another. Gideon shot

to his confidant, who understood and left

dinner was extravagant, with ingredients so fine

Lobster Bisque, Turducken, Prime Rib, Shrimp Scampi, Clam Chowder,

authentic dishes like Southern Fried Chicken, Tex-Mex Stir Fry, Honey

Evan, and Emmett

were the little foodies of their

all the dishes were on the table, Gideon, feeling deflated, rushed through a couple of blessing words and then they began

mood, many formalities

Emmett some Prime Rib, then got Evan some

Elijah and Elliot some Papaya Chicken

All their favorite dishes.

"Thanks, Mommy!"

voices chimed in unison, sounding

her

sons;

a

"Enjoy," she said.

her favorite Caesar Salad was right in front of

What a coincidence!

even discussing it

portion to savor