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?"

into bed, and snuggled under the patchwork

"Goodnight, Mom."

"Goodnight, sweetheart."

sure he was warm, then left for

own room.

the lamp casting a soft

was asleep in

in

answer right

little girl

and

her cheek pressed

chest. He wrapped his

noticing right away

something was off.

wrong?" he asked, voice

eyes prickled with

to check on

still awake, standing

just...

so

how hard things

But he never wants

about it."

frowned, concern etching his brow. "Is he

worries about

"Honestly, I feel so lucky. What

care about

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

terrified. Choosing to have them, especially

on, felt like jumping off a

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