Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1253

"Life hasn't always been easy for me," Elysia said softly, running her fingers

through Elijah's hair. "I've had my share of tough breaks. But these years in the

mountains with you, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett? I've been really happy."

Elijah looked troubled, his lips moving like he wanted to say something, but no

sound came out.

"I know the cabin isn't exactly a five-star hotel," Elysia continued, smiling, "but we

have each other. That's what matters most. So, Elijah, don't get all sad thinking

your mom's had it rough, okay?"

She cupped his cheek, her touch gentle. "But I have to say, it means the world to

me that you care so much. It makes me feel even luckier."

Elijah was always the quietest of her boys, a little more reserved than Elliot, Evan,

or Emmett. Still, he leaned into her touch, almost like he was soaking up her

warmth.

Elysia pulled him in for a hug. "I love you, Elijah."

He hugged her back, patting her shoulder like a tiny grown-up. "Love you too,

Mom."

Her heart swelled, and it took her a moment to steady herself before she smiled

again. "We've got another early morning hike tomorrow, so let's get some sleep,

alright?"

bed, and snuggled under the

"Goodnight, Mom."

"Goodnight, sweetheart."

blanket around him, making sure he was

own room.

already lying in bed, the lamp casting a

baby daughter was asleep in her crib, cheeks

covers in invitation. "You took

answer right

little girl

and curled up

her

chest. He wrapped his

her, noticing right

something was off.

he asked,

eyes prickled with

went in to check on

was still awake, standing

just... lost

so worried

how hard

But he never wants

about it."

his

about me, but keeps it all

took a shaky breath. "Honestly, I feel so

who care about her so

at Tarquin, voice soft. "When I first found out I was

terrified. Choosing to

like jumping off a cliff

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