Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 719

"Daddy!" As Tarquin spiraled out of control, Elijah quickly called out to him.

Blossom shivered at the sight of Tarquin's expression, cautiously reminding, "Let's all just calm down, Elliot's still resting."

Tarquin, unable to contain his fury, had the urge to grab Keith by the collar and drag him outside for a 'private chat'. However, before he could act, Elysia's stern gaze pinned him down.

Elysia didn't utter a word, just fixed him with a steady stare.

Tarquin's impulsiveness, impossible to suppress, gradually receded under her gaze.

After a few seconds, Elysia turned to Keith, "The police have been notified. They'll get to the bottom of this."

Keith nodded, "If there's anything I can do to help, just say the word. No need for formalities. I've got other matters to attend to, so I'll be off now."

Elysia got up to see him out, but Keith refused, "No need, stay with Elliot."

Keith's departure was graceful, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind that he saw Elysia purely as a friend.

Blossom chimed in, "I'll walk him out. Elysia, you stay with Elliot."

As Blossom escorted Keith out, she signaled the kids to follow, leaving just Tarquin, Elysia, and the unconscious Elliot in the room.

Elliot, while

room was eerily quiet, unsettlingly

claustrophobic, the silence

sense of dread loomed over him, his heart racing with the fear of

already thrown herself into his arms, weeping to release her

But she didn't.

quietly, motionless, not even sparing him a

peaked, "Elysia, are you mad

silent, not meeting his

"Please, if something's on your mind,

Still, Elysia said nothing.

upset, just hit me!

Silence persisted.

up, his voice choked, "Elysia,

suddenly streamed down

bowed, her shoulders shook violently as

in his arms, "Please, tell me what you're thinking. Ignoring me... I'm terrified, feels

to hold back any longer, Elysia burst into

The pain was unbearable!

Elliot's accident had