Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

If Claire found out about her family's situation now, she'd be worried sick!

After hesitating for a moment, Tarquin decided to keep Cecil's information to himself.

"Alright, I'll look into it and let you know what I find."

"Okay."

Elysia said goodbye to Blossom and Hollis and headed to the pediatric ward.

Inside the room, Maria was awake.

Claire sat by the bed, her eyes red as she gently caressed her daughter's face, whispering softly, "Maria, you nearly gave mommy a heart attack. If anything happened to you, mommy wouldn't want to go on. I'm so sorry, Maria. It's mommy's fault for not being able to protect you or take care of you properly."

The little girl, with an IV needle in one hand, reached up with her other hand to gently wipe away Claire's tears, "Don't cry, mommy. It's not your fault." Claire's voice choked up, "Mommy won't cry. Are you in pain, Maria?"

The little girl, wise beyond her years, shook her head, "No pain. Are you, mommy?"

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up at Claire, "Mommy, can't

then her smile faded and

mother's displeasure, bit her lip and didn't dare to speak

in time to catch

would Emmett's sister want to leave

father and daughter is often stronger than that between father and son. Why would she want to

silence, Elysia knocked on

and

it, surprised at first but then quickly inviting her in, repeatedly expressing her gratitude, "Ms. Thorne, I can't thank you enough for today. I heard from the doctor that Maria's treatment cost a lot, and it was you and your friend who took care of it. And your husband even instructed the hospital to use the best medication for Maria, and this room, it's the best the hospital has. I don't even know what to say,

Elysia cut her off, fearing she might start crying again and they wouldn't get the chance to talk properly. Claire

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chair for Elysia, coaxing her daughter to greet their guest, then busied herself getting water and slicing fruit

every move was tinged with a sense of

seemed to emanate from her

in bed, obediently greeted,

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