The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Pardon 

The sound of chitchats and laughter of a bunch of old ladies’ voices echoed in Elijah’s ears as he watched from a distance his mother hugging Peach’s arm with a big smile on her face as she introduced Peach to Madam Elle and the other ladies in her book club. 

“Your daughter-in-law is very pretty, Lisa.” A classic dressed old lady spoke up with her soft eyes on Peach. 

“Your son is quite a lucky man.” Madam Elle added. “She’s such a darling.” 

Seeing all the attention go on Peach and Mrs. Maxwell, Elle pouted at the thought that their afternoon Tea and books event was taking place at the Maxwell mansion because all the women voted so because they wanted to see Peach. 

“Can we read the next book already?.. Because after this, I have to go visit my grandkids.” Elle whined. 

And then she looked over at Mrs. Maxwell and asked, “When is your son going to put a bun in the oven? They seemed to have been together for quite a while now, according to you.” 

Nervously looking over to Elijah, Peach met his eyes, seeing a slight glance of annoyance in it, and then she said softly to Madam Elle, “We will have kids when the time is right. Honestly, Elijah and I are not in a rush.” 

Although it had been confirmed by doctor Harry that she was one month pregnant, Peach and Elijah decided to keep it a secret for as long as they can until she starts to show or give birth. 

When she looked back at Elijah, he gave her a small smile like he was proud of her, and she 

felt her heart flutter. 

Frowning slightly at Peach’s reply, Madam Elle scoffed and said, “You two are not getting. younger, if you keep waiting, your chances would become slim and we all know how desperate Lise is for a grandchild and-” 

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“That’s enough, Elle!” Mrs. Maxwell let out her tone low but harsh. “They are married. It’s their place to decide what kind of future they want, and you are being rude.” 

A nervous laugh escaped Elle’s lips as the other woman gave her a disappointing look, which only made Elle feel more embarrassed, and she mumbled, “Why are you being so serious? I was just kidding 

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“Don’t play me like a fool, Elle. I know disrespect when I hear it, and I won’t stand for it.” Mrs. Maxwell warned, refusing to return the smile Madam Elle was giving to her. 

Even though the situation was awkward, the fact that her mother-in-law stood up for her was something Peach found admirable and it made her more confident to be in the midst of all these wealthy women with the flashy jewels and clothes. 

When she eyed Elijah to show off the pride she felt with a cute expression, she noticed him on the phone, his face dead-serious, and her smile slowly faded. 

ready, Martin?”

landed it in the backyard, sir. Are

of minutes, and I will be

“Yes, boss.” 

immediately locked, and she hastily stared back at

he took her hand into his, pulling

but I will

replied in a hushed

saw his mother and Miss Grace engaging in a discussion with the other ladies, and then he stared back at his wife, claiming Peach’s lips

one last tender glance, he walked off, leaving her staring after him, deep into her thoughts.

When Peach heard her mother-in-law’s

she stared into her eyes, smiling weakly,

“No,” 

were already waiting for him there, and the sound. of the chopper blades

how he moved about in Bordoria until

boss?” The pilot

Elijah yelled back. “Our destination is

tightly, Peach squeezed her eyelids shut as she softly sniffed, fighting her urge to cry, hating the sight of how dark it was outside, and yet, Elijah wasn’t home

attention, and she turned her head to the left, gazing at Mrs. Maxwell, entering

he back?” Peach mumbled, wiping her cheeks with the back of her

Mrs. Maxwell

continuously as she stared

“I 

rested the tray on the table and said, You should not turn down dinner just because you

reached for a plate of Kale salad, Pan

up the fork, pushed the lettuce around the salad before stabbing

“I feel guilty, a bit sad… but mostly remorseful… not

it’s my family that is hunting him, and they are in this vicious cycle of them hurting him and wanting us dead is just horrible.” Tears rolled down from Peach’s eyes once

to be him, but I can’t stop thinking about how it could

continued, “So yeah, I guess I am still feeling

threat on his life, she took Peach’s hand in hers, squeezing it, and said, “You are

Peach said with a small smile. There was a brief pause as Mrs. Maxwell watched Peach settle under the covers, and then she picked up the tray, leaving the room. When she got into the hallway, she froze in her steps when she saw Elijah, coming from the opposite direction with

Let’s talk.” Slightly worried, Elijah nodded and followed his mother back