Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Elysia steadied her heart and continued, "Claire mentioned that Emmett's dad still has no clue about Emmett's situation. She wants us to take Emmett and leave as soon as possible the sooner, the better."

Tarquin asked, "What do you think?"

"I believe sneaking Emmett away isn't a solution."

What about next time? If Emmett's dad suddenly finds out about Emmett, he'll surely come knocking.

And if we don't clear up the issue of Claire and her daughter being harmed, she won't be at peace leaving.

If Claire didn't care about Emmett, she could easily wash her hands off the matter.

But Claire loves Emmett!

For Emmett's sake, she can't just stand by-after all, she's Emmett's biological mother!

"Emmett's dad is already aware of the situation."

"Huh?" Elysia was taken aback.

Tarquin sighed, "I've done some digging."

Elysia, trusting Tarquin implicitly, was shocked. "Then why would Claire lie?"

"It must be Cecil's doing. Whatever their plan, it ultimately revolves around money, which is why I reminded you to transfer the funds to the hospital account."

a piece

"Yeah."

on Maria and Claire... Did

"Yeah."

breathing grew rapid, and soon, tears started streaming down her

like my own. If his biological family was happy and

I can't bear to send Emmett

her pain, pulled her into an embrace

not going back, not if you don't want

Emmett's custody. If he disagrees, what can

I won't let Emmett jump

so do I. The moment Emmett called me 'Daddy,'

him, fight tooth and nail for his

"Just stay@

and be there for

everything to me. make

, as you wish."

care about blood ties; if Elysia didn't want it, nobody could force

...

a corner, witnessing

ask Elysia for a photo of Emmett, wanting something to remember

and Elysia together, she didn't approach

she couldn't catch

Tersation, but she