Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Claire fumbled with her words, "He... he was taken by traffickers."

Elysia didn't think much of it, "Does Emmett's father know about this?"

Claire quickly shook her head, "He doesn't know."

"You didn't tell him?"

"No."

"Why wouldn't you tell him something this big?"

"He... he's always wanted a son. If he found out about Emmett, he would never let Emmett leave with you guys, so I kept quiet."

Elysia was skeptical, "..."

Claire continued, "Please, take my advice. While Emmett's father is still in the dark, take Emmett and leave!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Just... before you go, could you leave me some money?"

Claire knew she was in the wrong. After saying her piece, she quickly lowered her head, unable to meet Elysia's eyes.

She was asking for money from the people who saved her son's life and had been taking care of him for years without offering anything in return. Wasn't this just like selling her son?

But she couldn't not ask for it. She was too scared not to, because it was Cecil who had demanded it.

If she didn't ask, Cecil would lash out at her daughter!

Cecil would also forcibly keep Emmett, not letting him leave!

Their family was toxic; Emmett staying would only bring him misery.

So, she had to ask for the money. With it, she could protect her daughter and ensure her son could leave safely.

Worried Elysia might refuse, Claire quickly explained her reason for asking,

can't lose my daughter too. I need this money to pay for my daughter's medical treatment. I... I... hope you can help

head, fidgeting with her hands,

at her, knowing she would offer help

sum of money to ensure Maria could live a worry-free life. And since Claire was Emmett's biological mother, helping her

just never occurred to her that Claire would outright ask

responding,

Rest assured, with this ten thousand, you can peacefully take Emmett with you, and I promise not to disturb your lives

Elysia was silent.

wasn't a small amount, but it wasn't much for

Maria, she was willing to

planned to donate was much

pulled out a wad

didn't prepare in advance. This is a little something from me and my friend, take it and buy some good food for

into Maria's hospital account

time you come

just use

worry about not having money for her

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hospital account was Tarquin's

he concluded that giving cash or transferring money would just end up being gambled away by Cecil. Depositing into the hospital

additional sum as a way of showing filial

to worry about her daughter's medical

her eyes, she knelt before

goes around comes around. In my next life,

quickly helped

long time. Buy her some nutritious

"Of course."

improve; it became even more somber!

old scars,

Maria's sudden hospitalization wasn't an

of life had this

approach,

inquired about Maria's condition, did the doctor mention any injuries

Elysia to press