Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 557

Elijah lay motionless on the ground, his body limp and lifeless. Elysia's fear escalated into uncontrollable trembling as tears streamed down her face. She looked at her three little ones, refusing to accept reality.

"Please... tell mommy that Elijah isn't responding because he's just sleeping, right? He's just asleep, isn't he?"

Her refusal to face the truth only made the scene more heartbreaking. The three kids buried themselves in her embrace, their cries growing louder. "Mommy! Waaaahhh..."

The Bradford clan stood aside, watching with cold indifference. The women, once envious of Elysia, now seemed to relish in her pain. It was as if they were finally venting their pent-up malice.

There were snide remarks and attempts to stir discord.

"Crying as if it's real, who are you trying to fool? Deep down, you're probably wishing Elijah was dead."

"Yeah, Elijah wasn't even her own flesh and blood. How many stepmothers truly care? She must be thrilled about this!"

Some offered insincere condolences.

cry. Tarin's the one

consolation."

crocodile tears. Better focus on the real victim here! Your wailing won't change

clenched his fists, shooting a venomous glare that could freeze blood. His eyes were red, tears clinging to his lashes, but his gaze was fierce, like a

look. It reminded her of the devastating aftermath faced by Elizabeth and Kendrick, the same look Tarquin had. The resemblance was uncanny! If you only

shut, not daring to utter another word. Elliot, fighting back his grief and rage, turned his attention back to

to calm down. Now's not the time for tears.

her voice breaking, "Right, right, we need to save

tears, which refused to stop, bit her lip hard enough to draw blood, and pinched her palm to force the pain to focus her. She needed to shift from being a grieving

rescue attempts. He knew that no matter how hard Tarquin tried, it was pointless. Their only hope was mom. If there was even a sliver of chance, mom would surely save

Find a quiet place for mom

him swallow, and then remembered Elysia's medical expertise. Tarquin forced himself to remain calm,