Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 657

Elysia had never been one to fuss over her wardrobe, but today was different. She rifled through her closet, discarding outfit after outfit until she finally settled on her third choice. To top it off, she even applied a hint of makeup, something she seldom bothered with.

Her kids, accustomed to seeing her in casual home wear, hair tousled and face bare, were visibly stunned.

"Mom, are you going out today?" one of them asked, their eyes wide with curiosity.

"Nope, there's smog today. It's not a good day to be outside."

"Then why are you all dolled up?"

Elysia fluttered her eyelashes, feigning innocence. "Aren't I always like this? Wasn't mommy pretty before?"

that she

stared up at her, completely

bit self-conscious under their gaze, Elysia admitted to herself that the high-necked dress was a strategic choice to hide a love bite on her neck. As for

skip making breakfast today. Got a bit bored and ended up playing with makeup. Nothing more to

"No, we're staying in."

"Then what's for breakfast?"

Elliot, Evan, you guys might want to freshen up your makeup from last

unsure when he would arrive. She needed a reason

their mom's efforts were all for

of the trash, Elysia couldn't help but glance towards the entrance, half-expecting to see him. Instead, she spotted Keith, dressed casually in a trench coat with a caramel scarf,