Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Back in the hospital room, Blossom comforted her, "Elysia, don't stress yourself out. It's a relief she's not trying to take Emmett back. Her situation... well, it's not one that could make Emmett happy. If Emmett went back with them, he'd definitely suffer."

Their home situation wasn't the best, and Emmett's mom seemed a bit off.

Hollis added, "If they don't stir up trouble, then the authorities won't get involved. Emmett can stay with you without any issues. Try not to worry too much. By the way, does Emmett know about this?"

Elysia shook her head, "Not yet."

"Let's keep it that way."

After all, Emmett's birth family was a complicated topic.

If Emmett found out, he'd surely worry about his birth mother.

That would put him in a tough spot.noveldrama

If he went back to Claire, he'd have to leave Elysia. But if he chose to let go of Claire, he'd struggle with guilt.

Better to keep the little guy in the dark for now. When he's older, they could tell him.

For a child, growing up happy and healthy is what matters most.

Elysia nodded. She knew she'd have to tell Emmett about his origins someday, just not now.

But what scared her was the thought that Emmett's biological parents might beat her to it and tell him themselves!

Even though things were looking up, Elysia couldn't shake off her unease.

Two hours later, Tarquin arrived.

Elysia immediately asked, "How did it go?"

"Emmett's birth mother was clear. She just wants to save her daughter and isn't looking to take Emmett back. The little girl's out of the ICU now, and she's stable, but the doctors say she has a congenital disease that can't be cured."

Elysia felt a weight lift off her shoulders, but she couldn't quite celebrate.

First, because of Emmett's sister.

The poor girl had a congenital disease and was born into a struggling family.

She couldn't even get the basic nutrition she needed, let alone any happiness. It was truly sad.

Second, because of Claire.

The fact that Claire could force them out of Silver City and resist acknowledging Emmett showed her love for him.

Regardless of what kind of person

she was, from a mother's

perspective, finally seeing her son but not being able to recognize him, and having to push him away, was cruel.

"Let's find a way to help that little girl as much as we can."

Helping the little girl would also be a way to help Claire.

It would be their way of thanking her for her sacrifice.

Tarquin nodded, "Once we've settled Emmett's situation, I'll donate some money to help the girl live a

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worry-free life for as long as she's with us."

"Yeah! What about Emmett's father? Did you see him? What's his stance?"

For Emmett's case to be truly resolved, not only his birth mother but also his father needed to agree not to reclaim Emmett.

At the mention of Emmett's father, Tarquin clenched his jaw, "He hasn't shown up yet."

"What? He hasn't come to the hospital yet?"

"Yeah."

Elysia frowned. His daughter was nearly lost, and the father didn't even come to the hospital to check on her?

And with Claire knowing about Emmett's existence, was he unaware?

He must know. So why didn't he care?

Something felt off to Elysia.

"I'm going to visit Emmett's sister and have another chat with his mom."

"Alright, I'll come with you."

"No need, I'll go alone. Can you look into Emmett's father, see what he's up to, why he hasn't visited his daughter in the hospital?" Tarquin's lips twitched, hesitating.

He had already looked into Cecil and could sum him up in two words: deadbeat!

But Cecil was still Emmett's biological father, and Tarquin didn't want to say too much just yet. Saying more would only worry Elysia.

She was already struggling with the

thought of being separated from Emmett, if Emmett's biological family were warm and loving, it

might have been a little easier for her

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