Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 302

Eyes locked, the air crackled as if sworn enemies had met on the battlefield, their mutual disdain palpable.

One was thrown into utter disarray by his son's words. The other, clueless about the specifics, couldn't fathom the other's logic, looking at him as if he were a fool.

Naturally, a heated argument ensued. But clearly, Mr. Bradford, yet again, found himself outmatched by his formidable wife.

The room fell silent for a long while before Tarquin finally spoke up, “I'm Elijah's dad, his legal guardian. Anything concerning him is my business! If I say he can't be your son, then he can't be your son!”

Elysia retorted through clenched teeth, “Let me make this clear: my decision to be Elijah's mother is solely for his benefit, and it has nothing to do with you!

Elijah is suffering from psychological issues stemming from his mother. Now that we've found a way to divert his attention, you, as his father, should be grateful, supportive! If you want Elijah to recover quickly and are against me being his temporary mom, then I suggest you find a way to bring back Elijah's biological mother!”

Tarquin clenched his jaw, fury written all over his face.

Elysia stood her ground. “If you can't bring her back, then shut it!”

With those words, she stormed off.

Meanwhile, Elijah had already received a message from Elliot: [The DNA test results are in; you and Mommy are biologically related!]

Elijah bolted upright in bed, his eyes immediately welling up as he stared at the message from Elliot. Though he had been almost certain the night before, now there was no room for doubt.

Elysia was indeed the mother he had longed for! He was Elysia's biological son!

Elliot sent another message: [Elijah, can you talk now?]

Quickly wiping away his tears, Elijah eagerly called Elliot.

Both adults were delighted at the idea of visiting the amusement park. For a child grappling with mental health issues, expressing a desire to go out was a significant step forward!

Elysia was still peeved at Tarquin for his earlier remarks and would have preferred not to have him tag along.

But after all, Tarquin was Elijah's biological father and rightful guardian, so she had no grounds to exclude him.

Thus, the trio set off in their modest family car, a symbol of their simple yet content life.

On the other end, Elliot and Evan had already made their stealthy escape from preschool.

Emmett stayed behind for logistics; he needed to cover for Elliot and Evan, ready with the excuse that they were just off to the restroom if any teacher asked.