Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1491

Elysia Thorne said, "Emmett's staying at the hospital with his sister and grandpa."

"...How's Maria doing?"

Elysia frowned and shook her head. "Not great. The doctors aren't sure if she'll make it to next spring. It's an incurable congenital disease; there's nothing they can do."

"...Can she be transferred to another hospital?"

"She could be, but Maria doesn't want to. She's very close to Claire Yeager, and since Claire's in Silver City, she wants to stay in Silver City too."

Tarquin Bradford sighed. "Everyone's dealt a different hand in life. Some are born to have it easy, and some are born to suffer. I just hope she finds peace."

Emmett’s sister had truly had a tough run. Born with a terminal illness, saddled with a deadbeat dad and a clueless mom, her life was nothing but hardship.

Elysia also let out a long breath. It really was true that everyone has their own fate.

Some people who had every reason to live chose to end their own lives. Others, filled with a desperate will to live, were denied the chance.

"Where are Mom and Dad?" Tarquin changed the subject.

Elysia composed herself. "They're in the room next door. How many days will you be busy in Border City?"

"Not sure yet. When are you all heading back to Oceanopolis?"

"Tomorrow."

"Is Emmett coming with you?"

"No, he's not coming back to Oceanopolis with us. He wants to stay in Silver City with Maria. We'll swing by Silver City to pick him up on our way to Jindale City."

"Okay. You guys have fun, and remember to call me if you need anything."

"I know. You should get some rest. I need to give the baby a bath, and we have an early morning tomorrow."

Tarquin didn't want to hang up. "I miss you."

"The kids are in the room," Elysia said. Then, lowering her voice conspiratorially, she whispered, "I miss you too."

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