Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 519

This cantankerous man, whether as an orphan in his youth or later as a father to Elijah, had always been a figure of pity.

And her Elijah...

They say the holidays make you miss your loved ones more, each festive season intensifying that yearning.

Most kids love Christmas, seeing it as the most joyous time of the year.

But for her Elijah, it was the most torturous period annually.

No more.

Never again!

She was back, and she vowed never to let her Elijah spend another Christmas alone.

From now on, every Christmas would be celebrated together with Elijah!

Elysia sniffled, her tone much softer, “Blossom mentioned wanting to take the kids out shopping today, to buy new clothes and shoes, and maybe pick up some holiday goodies. Is there anything specific you need that I can pick up for you?”

Tarquin’s expression remained unreadable, silent for a moment before speaking, “New clothes and shoes?”

He and Elijah had always had their clothes custom-made, never needing to shop for them separately.

“Yeah, it’s a tradition to wear something new for Christmas. Kids especially look forward to new outfits for the holidays. It makes them sad not to have that. Growing up, I only ever got to wear my younger sister’s hand-me-downs during the holidays, and it always made me feel left out. So, I’ve made it a point to get new outfits for my kids every year.”

One for each, ensuring all three little ones had their share.

This year, though, there would be four sets needed, including one for Elijah.

Tarquin said, “Just pick out whatever you think is best.”

“Okay, so I’ll get one for Elijah, and one for you too?” She wasn’t sure when he’d have the chance to shop himself, so Elysia cautiously asked.

Tarquin looked at her for a while, then grunted a ‘hmm’, “Use the card I gave you. There’s no limit. Spend freely.”

Spend freely?

Elysia immediately bounced back from her prior dejection, thrilled, “So I can spend however I like?”