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,

too. I need this money to

lowered her head, fidgeting

knowing she would

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

never occurred to her that Claire would outright ask for

Elysia not responding,

just... just ten thousand will do. Rest assured, with this ten thousand, you can peacefully take Emmett with

Elysia was silent.

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

Maria, she was willing

to donate was much

pulled out a wad of cash from

little something from me and my friend, take it and buy some

Maria's hospital account later, taking

time you come for

use

have to worry about not having money for her

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hospital

money would just end up being gambled away by Cecil. Depositing

Claire, they would give her an additional sum as a way of showing filial piety for

about

in her eyes, she knelt before Elysia, thanking

next life, I'll do anything to repay you! You are

helped

time. Buy her some

"Of course."

mood didn't improve; it became even more somber! When she handed Claire the

of new and old scars, the result of long-term

Maria's sudden hospitalization wasn't

life had this mother

approach, she urgently

condition, did the doctor mention any injuries

Elysia to