Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 718

Benjamin rushed into the emergency room, his determination palpable in the tense atmosphere.

Blossom, her brows furrowed in concern, glanced at Tarquin. Despite his pitiful state, she couldn't help but offer some comfort, "You've got to believe that Elysia loves you. Whatever decision she makes, she has her reasons. She's just wrapped up with worry for Elliot right now, so she doesn't have the time to explain things to you. Once Elliot's condition is stable, I'm sure she'll sit down with you."

She was privy to the reason behind Elysia's refusal to allow the blood transfusion, but this wasn't her secret to share. It was something Elysia needed to explain to him in her own time.

Tarquin, his brows knitted tightly, glanced at her and the kids before turning to stride down the hallway. Craving a cigarette, he needed a moment to himself.

A few hours later, Elliot's condition finally stabilized, and he was moved from the emergency room to a regular ward. Still under the influence of the anesthesia, Elliot was deep in sleep, his face still painted with the makeup he'd worn for the field trip earlier that day.

Lately, with Tarquin and Elysia's blossoming romance, the chances of bumping into them had skyrocketed. Elliot, ever cautious, had figured that dealing with his kindergarten mates and teachers was far simpler than risking Tarquin catching on to their secret.

heavy hearts. Even though the

hand, their sobs filling the room. Emmett and Evan's cries were loud, while Elijah, trying to

the bed, looked particularly stricken, her eyes red and swollen, the very picture of

a tough time, but he'll get through this. After this ordeal,

sniffled, her vision blurring before she

the side, his

mood soured instantly, but Elijah quickly tugged

was Keith's timely intervention and blood donation that had saved Elliot. And given

Blossom greeted, breaking the

gaze shifting from Elliot to Elysia. Seeing her in such a state reminded him of someone dear to him, and he couldn't help but feel