Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 256

Did she never miss Elijah after all these years?

With a soft sigh, Elysia gently kissed the little one's forehead, tucked him in, turned off the bedside lamp, and tiptoed out of the room.

The bathroom light was on, the sound of running water filling the air.

Tarquin was taking a shower.

Elysia pursed her lips, letting out a cold huff before heading to the study.

The study was prepared with a long sofa, blankets, and pillows, all set up during the day.

Elysia closed the door behind her and locked it from the inside.

This was her second visit to the study. The first time was to negotiate with him, to ask him to announce that Elijah was doing better.

But she was so preoccupied with the negotiation that she hadn't really taken in the room.

Now, taking a proper look, she had to admit, the study didn’t quite fit his usual style. Instead of reflecting his icy personality, it exuded a warm atmosphere.

The bookshelves were filled with classics, many of which seemed to cater to female readers.

Elysia couldn’t help but wonder, was this study previously owned by Elijah’s mother?

She randomly picked a book from the shelf and, sure enough, found a woman's handwriting inside.

The script was elegant and neat, clearly that of a learned woman.

Flipping through a few more books, she noticed the handwriting belonged to the same person.

This further confirmed her guess that the study once belonged to a woman.

"I wish to be acquainted with you, for life without end. Mountains may lack edges, rivers dry up. Thunder in winter, snow in summer. Only when heaven and earth unite, dare I part from you."

Elysia couldn't help but read aloud the poem she found on a bookmark, signed by a woman named Elizabeth.

Elizabeth? Was Elijah’s mother named Elizabeth?

"Elizabeth... Why does that name sound so familiar? I swear I've heard it before," Elysia murmured to herself.

Did Elijah’s mother leave him because she found out about his 'one-night stand'? She must have thought he had cheated, leading her to leave him.

The room, filled with books and notes, and the elegant handwriting, all pointed to Elizabeth being a woman of talent and depth. A woman of her intellect and depth of feeling would surely not tolerate infidelity.

If Elizabeth had left because of what happened at the airport, did that make her the 'other woman'?

And all the suffering Elijah had endured over the years, was it all because of her?

The more Elysia thought about it, the more restless she became.

Feeling wronged, angry, and even a bit guilty, she couldn't stand not knowing the truth.

Was this man the same one from that night all those years ago? If he wasn't, she wouldn't have to worry about the family ceremony the next day or torment herself with these thoughts anymore.

How could she find out for sure?

Tonight might just be her chance.

With determination, Elysia bit her lip and carefully sat up, ready to confront the situation head on.