Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 429

Elijah pondered, "Do you think Dad recognized us? I doubt it. If Dad had truly recognized us, he'd be over the moon, dragging us straight to the clinic for a DNA test, not just giving us weird looks."

Evan chimed in, "He definitely didn't recognize us. Emmett's makeup skills are top-notch! Dad doesn't have X-ray vision!"

Elliot thought for a few seconds before asking Elijah, "Did he mention anything about a DNA test again?"

"Nope. After he asked me this morning and left, we didn't see each other until just now. He didn't bring up the DNA test, but he was acting a bit off. Mom didn't want him to go to the daycare, but he insisted on going."

Elliot explained, "He wanted to go to the daycare because of Nola. Nola got a glimpse of us and suspected Mom had us undergo plastic surgery, trying to pull a switcheroo. She excitedly contacted him to check us out at the daycare, but... His gaze was indeed a bit strange today when he looked at me, like he knew something. But what could he possibly know?"

Elliot couldn't figure it out after pondering for a while. So, he decided to set that aside for the moment and focus entirely on tonight's plan. The kids discussed some details inside the house until Elysia finished preparing their dinner, then they came out.

Suddenly, Elysia said to Elijah, "Elijah, I won't be coming back with you tonight. Blossom is still not awake and is very sick. I want to stay and take care of her."

Hearing this, Elijah instinctively glanced at Elliot. With Elysia not at home, it would be harder for Elliot and Evan to sneak out.

Before Elijah could respond, Elliot said, "Mom, you should go back. We'll take good care of Blossom."

It was fortunate that Blossom, who wasn't the sharpest and had been sick these past few days, really believed she had a nightmare. With a sigh of relief, "Alright, as long as we're safe."

Successfully fooling Blossom meant they also fooled Elysia. They managed to get through the ordeal of being attacked today. And with Blossom awake by evening, Elysia decided to leave with Elijah. Before leaving, the kids exchanged a knowing look, waiting for night to fall.

At that moment, Nola had completely taken over the media. The top twenty trending topics were all about her news. As Elliot mentioned, everyone was confused by her updates, unsure of what she was trying to say. Many suspected she was panicking over a 'pregnancy scandal', desperately seeking help to manage the public outcry. Her posts had ignited everyone's curiosity, eagerly awaiting her next reveal.

Meanwhile, Tarquin was still downstairs. He was browsing the news on his phone, smoking a cigarette. Lowell was there too, having spent several hours together. But with Tarquin not suggesting they leave, Lowell didn't dare to bring it up himself. He had a feeling Tarquin was acting out of sorts today...