Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 763

"I didn't do it, I swear... Please, don't hit me... Dad, stop, it hurts, it really hurts..."

Tarquin's brow furrowed with concern as he rushed over and wrapped his arms around her, "Elysia!"

It was as if a jolt of electricity shot through her, her body trembling violently as she fought back, "Don't hit me! Get away from me!"

But Tarquin held her tight, his heart breaking into pieces.

Those damn Thorne family monsters!

"Elysia, it's me! Wake up-" Tarquin clung to her, calling out, hoping to snap her out of the nightmare.

After a struggle, Elysia's eyes fluttered open, tears veiling her vision.

She looked around, timid and cautious, her eyes wide with the fear of a little girl who's just experienced something terrifying.

"Elysia..." Tarquin's heart ached for her.

Elysia stared at him for a moment, as if recognizing him for the first time, and then burst into tears, burying herself in his embrace as if seeking refuge,

had a nightmare,

felt a lump in his throat, his eyes

close, trying hard to keep his own emotions in check,

one will ever hurt you again! You have me, you have the kids, we'll protect

a horrific

child was

disciplining her was as routine

her when

was tight and she couldn't afford her favorite

grades would somehow always end up being Elysia's fault in the eyes of

whenever someone in the Thorne family was upset, Elysia

to stand or kneel outside in

common.

child, she didn't understand what domestic abuse was, or that she could seek legal protection. She

loud, couldn't let the Thorne family see her tears, for it would

awareness to protect herself. School issues

under various pressures, finally refrained from hitting her for no reason, turning instead

bastard, a slut, a worthless

attend school,