Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1863

"Elliot, Elijah, Evan, Emmett, and Mireille, come light candles for your grandfather and grandmother."

As soon as Elysia finished speaking, the children stepped forward one by one.

Elliot: "Your grandson, Elliot Bradford, is here to light candles for Grandpa and Grandma, and wish you an early Happy New Year."

Elijah: "Your grandson, Elijah Bradford..."

Evan: "Your grandson, Evan Bradford..."

Emmett: "Your grandson, Emmett Bradford..."

Baby: "Your granddaughter, Mireille Bradford..."

The candles burning fiercely before Kendrick and Elizabeth's memorial plaques glowed brightly, as if the two elders had heard and seen everything, radiating pure joy.

They had a successful son, a virtuous daughter-in-law, and grandchildren who were exceptionally adorable and destined for greatness.

How could the two elders not be happy?!

Elijah's name had been decided by Tarquin long ago.

The formal names for Elliot, Evan, and Emmett had been suggested by Clayton, and were ultimately selected by Elysia and Tarquin from a long list of options.

Elliot Bradford signified a prosperous family legacy, where talent and virtue extended for generations.

Evan Bradford represented a clear mind and a broad, magnanimous heart.

Emmett Bradford stood for profound knowledge, elegance, and steady composure.

Since Emmett wasn't Tarquin and Elysia's biological child, Elysia had consulted his biological grandfather regarding his surname and given name.

Old Mr. Gibson suggested that Emmett's formal name should follow the same pattern as Elliot and Evan's.

This would prevent any sense of alienation or sadness for Emmett, avoiding him feeling like an outsider.

After all, he was still very young. In his eyes, Elysia and Tarquin were his real parents.

If his surname differed from Elliot and the others, they were afraid it might break his little heart.

That was why he was given the Bradford surname and formally named Emmett.

After the family of seven finished paying their respects to Kendrick and Elizabeth, they left the old mansion.

Elysia planned to visit Folly Blythe and Hollis. The whole situation with Blossom and Axel had left the two elders feeling deeply troubled.

With the holidays here, she wanted to show some filial respect on Blossom's behalf.

Because the two elders were currently in low spirits and the atmosphere would likely be heavy, she decided not to bring the kids along.

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