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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 530

Tarquin was laying it out straight:

"I wanted to use this situation to weed out the snakes in the grass plotting against me. I didn't expect Gideon to come knocking; that's on me, I apologize. When Elysia comes out, I'll make it up to her too."

The kids pouted but didn't push the conversation further.

The check-up was over, and Elysia emerged.

Her four boys dashed over, "Mommy!"

Elysia had calmed down by then, though her mind was buzzing with thoughts about the medical bills.

Seeing her kids brought her joy,

"Elliot, Evan, Emmett, Elijah, what brings you guys here?"

"We were worried about you, Mom. How are you feeling? Are you okay?"

Elysia's face softened, "Mommy’s fine, don't you worry, just a few scratches."

The little ones looked up at her with furrowed brows and identical expressions of concern.

Elysia laughed heartily,

"What did Mommy always tell you? If it doesn't affect your eating or sleeping, it's nothing to sweat over. Life's big deals are eating and sleeping. As long as those aren't affected, no worries, stay positive."

Tarquin stood aside, listening to her impart 'wisdom'.

He thought her logic was flawed, but upon reflection, couldn't find fault with it.

Eating and sleeping, the simplest yet most crucial activities. Anything affecting either could lead to serious consequences.

Not being able to eat or sleep usually means serious illness!

Watching her comfort the kids, Tarquin pondered for a moment before sincerely apologizing,

"Today's mess was my fault, I'm sorry."

Elysia quickly countered,

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