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?"

not

blinked up at Claire, "Mommy, can't

smile faded

her lip and didn't dare to speak

in time to catch

Why would Emmett's sister want to

past life lovers, and the bond between father and daughter is

a brief silence, Elysia knocked on

and

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

she might start crying again and they wouldn't get the chance

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up a chair for Elysia, coaxing her daughter to greet their guest, then

every move was tinged with a

an act; it seemed

girl, lying in bed, obediently

smiled gently at her,