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,

be leaving with you, and I can't lose my daughter too. I need this money to pay

head, fidgeting

at her, knowing she would offer help

donating a sum of money to ensure Maria could live a worry-free life.

to her that Claire would outright ask

Elysia not responding,

ten thousand will do. Rest assured, with this ten thousand, you can

Elysia was silent.

but it wasn't much for

she was

they planned to donate was much

out a wad of cash

came in a hurry, didn't prepare in advance. This is a little something from

hospital account

you

use that

about not having money for her treatment

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hospital account was Tarquin's

just end up being gambled away by

would give her an additional sum as a way of showing

wouldn't have to worry about her daughter's medical bills

in her eyes, she knelt before Elysia, thanking

life, I'll

quickly helped

malnourished for a long time. Buy her

"Of course."

became even more somber! When she handed

and old scars, the result of long-term

Maria's sudden hospitalization

had this mother and daughter been

approach, she

did the doctor mention any injuries on

prompted Elysia