Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 345

Elysia was always tiptoeing around the topic of Elijah's mother, fearing that bringing her up might reopen old wounds for both of them.

But one day, Elijah looked at her with those deep, meaningful eyes and said, "He's probably missing my mom."

"Um..." was all Elysia could muster.

Elijah pressed on, "If you were in my mom's shoes, would you forgive him?"

Elysia had never really pondered this question; forgiving him was not something she had ever considered. But she couldn't just say that to Elijah, who had always dreamed of his parents getting back together. Admitting she wouldn't forgive would just hurt him.

She explained, "Everyone sees things from their own perspective, thinks their own thoughts. So, I can't really speak for your mom."

Elijah was persistent, "I want to know what you think, not as my mom, just as you."

Elysia hesitated before responding, "Elijah, do you know what your dad did to your mom?"

"Yeah!"

"So, if it were me, I'd definitely be mad, probably ignore him for a while, but... life is full of uncertainties. Who knows? Maybe after a grand gesture of pursuit, your dad could win her over again. Sometimes, all it takes is a softened heart for forgiveness to follow."

Elijah's nerves turned into excitement, and in a burst of joy, he playfully kicked his own dad!

He couldn't voice his thoughts in front of Elysia, so instead, he gave his dad secretive looks.

Did you hear that? You better start wooing her back, make Mom feel special again!

There's still hope!

He had completely forgotten his dad was still suffering from the effects of too much drinking, and seeing no response, he sneakily kicked him a couple more times!

Tarquin had just managed to catch his breath when his son's kicks sent him into another round of nausea.