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Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 816

Elysia's eyes brimmed with tears that fell in large, sorrowful drops. "My baby girl…"

Elliot and Elijah had been aware of their sister's existence for some time, so the revelation itself wasn't shocking. What truly puzzled them was how their mom found out.

With serious expressions and furrowed brows, Elliot and Elijah questioned, "Mom, how did you find out?"

Wiping away her tears, Elysia handed her phone to Elliot and then pulled Emmett into a comforting embrace, shielding him from the screen.

The fact that Emmett wasn't biologically theirs was still a secret from the little guy, though his brothers were in on the truth.

"Stay with Mommy, Emmett."

"Okay, Mommy, don't cry. Emmett's here with you."

Elliot, Evan, and Elijah took the phone and stepped aside. Their faces transformed with emotion as they scrolled through the messages – especially Evan. One moment he was ecstatic about finally having a sister, and the next, he was plunged into a nightmare learning she had been taken.

"Those bastards, they took my sister!"

Just as Evan was about to explode, Elliot whispered something in his ear, calming him down albeit reluctantly. "Fine!"

...

By the time Tarquin hurried home from the office, Elysia had already fallen asleep.

Elliot and Elijah pulled Tarquin into the study for a private discussion, leaving Evan and Emmett to keep Elysia company and out of the loop.

The idea was to protect Emmett from the harsh truth about his origins for a few more years, fearing the revelation might make him feel lost and disconnected.

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