Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1293

"Well, about that..."

Walter looked conflicted. Fireworks and explosives, after all, work on the same principle—once they go off, they’re bound to make a bang.

Elysia was kneading some dough at the kitchen counter. She couldn’t help but laugh when she saw Walter’s face, caught between not wanting to say “no” and clearly out of options.

"Fireworks are always loud," she said, "but we can watch them from far away. Mommy can cover Baby’s ears, and if your ears are covered, there’s nothing to be afraid of."

"Yeah, Walter, I really want to see fireworks!" Baby chimed in eagerly.

Walter snapped out of his thoughts. "Alright then, in a bit, Walter will get everything ready. We’ll throw a special fireworks show just for our Baby! I’ll try to make them as quiet as I can."

"Thank you, Walter!" Baby beamed.

Walter grinned so wide his cheeks almost hurt. "No need to thank me! What kind of fireworks does Baby want?"

"Bunnies! I love bunnies the most."

"Bunnies? No problem! Walter will make a whole bunch of little bunny fireworks for you."

The two of them—one grown, one little—chattered away, excitedly planning the night’s fireworks display.

When breakfast was ready, Walter scooped Baby up and went to round up the rest of the family.

Elysia set aside some food in a thermal container for Tarquin and his crew, who were still out and about. She also packed up a separate serving, planning to bring it to Grandma in the herb garden later.

Soon, Quincy and Emmett arrived, followed by Elijah and Elliot. Everyone squeezed around the makeshift wooden table, digging into steaming hot breakfast—scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, golden pancakes, and a pitcher of orange juice. The kitchen filled with the cozy hum of family.

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