Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem ( Elysia and Tarquin) novel Chapter 557

Elijah lay motionless on the ground, his body limp and lifeless. Elysia's fear escalated into uncontrollable trembling as tears streamed down her face. She looked at her three little ones, refusing to accept reality.

"Please... tell mommy that Elijah isn't responding because he's just sleeping, right? He's just asleep, isn't he?"

Her refusal to face the truth only made the scene more heartbreaking. The three kids buried themselves in her embrace, their cries growing louder.

"Mommy! Waaaahhh..."

The Bradford clan stood aside, watching with cold indifference. The women, once envious of Elysia, now seemed to relish in her pain. It was as if they were finally venting their pent-up malice.

There were snide remarks and attempts to stir discord.

"Crying as if it's real, who are you trying to fool? Deep down, you're probably wishing Elijah was dead."

"Yeah, Elijah wasn't even her own flesh and blood. How many stepmothers truly care? She must be thrilled about this!"

Some offered insincere condolences.

"Ms. Thorne, no need to cry. Tarin's the one who's truly suffering, he needs your consolation."

"Yeah, save your crocodile tears. Better focus on the real victim here! Your wailing won't change anything."

Elliot clenched his fists, shooting a venomous glare that could freeze blood. His eyes were red, tears clinging to his lashes, but his gaze was fierce, like a predator seconds away from a kill.

Allegra's heart skipped a beat at that look. It reminded her of the devastating aftermath faced by Elizabeth and Kendrick, the same look Tarquin had. The resemblance was uncanny! If you only looked into those eyes, you'd swear it was a young Tarquin staring back. Allegra was shocked, taken aback, and frightened. That gaze was truly intimidating!

"Get out!"

The Bradford family shivered and didn't dare to resist, promptly leaving the scene. Even Gideon was kicked out!

Once outside, they started murmuring among themselves.

"He really doesn't care about us, does he? Kicking us out into the cold like that. As if that's going to bring Elijah back to life!"

"There's no way Elijah's coming back. Even the family doctor said he was gone for good!"

"But how did Elijah suddenly die? He seemed so lively and healthy today. I thought he had fully recovered!"