Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 989

Elysia grinned, "Those two are probably cooking up some mischief at home, didn't want to come out and play."

"Then we'll make plans next time. Let's see, this one's Emmett, and this is... Evan!"

Evan blinked his big, curious eyes.

"How did you know it was me?"

Jessamine laughed, "Elliot and Elijah are always dressed in little suits, but you're the one who loves wearing sporty gear."

Evan puffed out his chest, "I'm the coolest in our family!"

Jessamine's laugh brightened, and she affectionately pinched Evan's cheek,

"Evan is cool and handsome, the coolest kid on the block."

She didn't forget to praise Emmett, "I know Emmett is quite the little fashion guru, incredibly impressive."

Emmett immediately pulled out a small bottle of perfume from his backpack, "For you."

"Aw, thanks, Emmett."

Jessamine quickly accepted it, then looked towards Baby, a glint of affection in her eyes, before cheerfully greeting,

"This must be Baby, so adorable and cuddly."

Baby politely greeted, "Hello."

"Hello, Baby. Today's my treat, all you can eat, play, and happiness, sound good?"

"Yep, thank you."

Baby followed Evan and Emmett to the claw machine, trying to grab some toys.

Jessamine whispered to Elysia,

"I've heard quite a bit about Baby and Keith from Keaton, it's been a roller coaster... But thankfully, it's a happy ending now."

Elysia sighed with relief as she watched Baby, "Yes, thankfully, it ended well."

A few high-society ladies pursed their lips, dripping with envy,

"Jessamine really lacks foresight, mingling with anyone, not considering how long Mrs. Bradford, Elysia Thorne, will last in her position!"

"She'll last, I heard Mr. Bradford is quite smitten with her."

"Ha, what's love got to do with it? Every couple's in love at the start. Love fades, and love alone won't secure a spot in high society!"

"Traditionally, a woman needs her family's backing to hold her place in high society, without that, let's see how long she lasts!"

Mention of her family energized the group,

"I heard Ms. Thorne's family is from some backwater, utterly destitute, barely making ends meet, but who knows for sure."

"Being poor is still better than having no family. I heard her parents died early, the Thornes took her in."

"So, she's an orphan? That's even worse, orphans struggle to find their footing in high society. Today she's Mrs. Bradford, tomorrow she might be discarded."

"One should be careful with their words as they are with their diet!" a cold voice cut through their gossip.