Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1379

He was terrified that Elysia would blame him!

Elysia had her own rules when it came to raising kids-she was definitely loving, but never coddling.

Whenever the kids cried, she felt it in her bones, but she'd never let their tears become an excuse for bad behavior.

She believed, except for the exceptionally wild ones, most kids were born good- a blank slate.

Whether they grew into mighty oaks or ended up as deadwood, a lot depended on how the parents raised and guided them.

Tarquin, Clayton, and Pamela stood off to the side, wide-eyed, watching Elysia comfort the baby.

They had opinions, sure-but nobody dared voice them.

In their family, Elysia's word was law.

Especially when it came to the kids. She was the undisputed boss.

Thankfully, Elysia actually knew a thing or two about child psychology, and with Elliot, Evan, and Emmett helping out, the baby calmed down pretty quickly.

The little girl still hiccupped from crying,

"Mommy, you have to remember, okay? Don't forget to pick me up."

"I promise, sweetheart! Mommy will never forget."

"Mommy, you have to be the very first one to pick me up, okay?"

"Deal! Pinky swear!"

soothed,

but since he'd never really been around other kids

Elysia looked his

worry, Mommy, I'm fine.

him

you can always ask the teacher to call

"Okay!"

tried to

Mom. I'll look after my little brother

heart melted. "Thank you, Elliot. I hope you all have fun at preschool."

Daddy! Bye,

"Bye, sweethearts! Have fun!"

adults watched as the

ones were out of sight, Elysia spun around and

She was miserable.

honestly, she missed them even

her arms forever. They needed to leave the nest, learn to be in the world without their parents constantly

happening. They felt for

crowd her, so they

of Elysia's head, trying

kids will be fine. We'll come pick them up

Emmett will be fine. I just worry about Baby and Elijah. It's their first day. What if

they aren't, Elliot, Evan, and Emmett are in the same class. I already

about to say something,

“Elysia!”