“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?”
Elijah nodded, climbed into bed, and snuggled under the patchwork quilt. “Goodnight, Mom.”
“Goodnight, sweetheart.”
She tucked the blanket around him, making sure he was warm, then left for her own room.
Tarquin was already lying in bed, the lamp casting a soft glow over the room. Their baby daughter was asleep in her crib, cheeks rosy and peaceful.
Tarquin lifted the covers in invitation. “You took your time.”
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The readers' comments on the novel: Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem
For real you have been too slow in updates...
Hey please no more hitching yes I know am hitched but save me 🥺...
Hitched and hitched again indeed I am hitched too with the drama but please 🙏🏽 upload more not forget you guys...
Now am left in suspense , I guess I have to take a nap till the next update But the book is good . I had taken long time without reading a thrilling content that could keep me looking 👀 till sunset , so I give you thumbs up...
Oh, it should be Keit's doing, I am wondering why he do this thing he might be related to the Bradford or he's one of Bradford's enemy sons take revenge. Thanks for the update greatly appreciated :))...
What happen to the admin who translated this book why there's no update for a long time, please please post a new chapter, we greatly appreciate :)) Thanks in advance...
I still believe Zane is the mysterious man ........
My instinct told me that the mysterious guy is ZANE...
Why the translator always used the word stepdad this made me confused coz Tarquin is not their stepdad Tarquin is their biological dad ........
AHHHHHH the man is really stupid ..... Thanks for the update morex6 please :)...