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!"

Baby was soothed, Elysia turned

never really been around other kids before,

soon as Elysia looked his way,

Mommy, I'm fine.

him a warm

always ask the

"Okay!"

tried to

little brother and sister. You can count on

you all have fun at

Bye, Daddy! Bye, Grandma,

"Bye, sweethearts! Have fun!"

watched as the kids

ones were out of sight, Elysia spun around and buried herself in Tarquin's arms, muffling her

She was miserable.

her, but honestly, she missed them even

keep them wrapped up in her arms forever. They needed to leave the nest, learn to be in the world without their

Pamela saw what was happening. They felt for their daughter,

better than to crowd her, so they quietly

stroked the back of Elysia's head, trying to

and the teachers are there. The kids will be fine. We'll come pick them up early this afternoon,

Baby and Elijah. It's their first day. What

and Emmett are in the same class. I already talked to

about to say something, when she suddenly heard

“Elysia!”