The Marvelous Elijah's Return novel Chapter 173

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For so long, the Maxwell massive mansion had never been so lively as it was that evening.

The enormous ballroom was decorated in a timeless and romantic theme, with a grand staircase leading up to a second–floor balcony, all–white floral decor and table linens, grand chandeliers, and crystal lamps.

All guests wore all neutral colors to blend in with the elegant theme, and even though guests had started arriving an hour ago, more were still coming.

The orchestra was playing soft classical music, and the guests enjoyed the scenery while they waited.

Slowly Peach’s eyelids shut as the makeup artist rubbed on the eyeshadow, and when Peach finally them again, there was still that smile plastered on the artist’s face as she admired her work.

The room door suddenly burst open and Mrs. Maxwell, Miss Grace, and all the ladies from the book club entered the room, their laughter widening Peach’s smile.

“Elijah is a lucky groom… His bride is really pretty.” One of the ladies said as they stood by watching Peach like some fascinating art piece.

“Of course, my son is lucky!” Mrs. Maxwell boastfully said, a look of pride on her face. “He finally learned to have good taste.”

A chuckle escaped Peach’s lips at the praise, and then she blinked back her tears, trying not to break down in front of the others.

For a while, the women stood there entertaining Peach and then Mrs. Maxwell noticed how Miss Grace was staring at her daughter, and she hastily told the other women, “Let go, and let our bride

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get dressed!”

Staring after Mrs. Maxwell as she drove the other women away, Miss Grace smiled softly, and when Lisa looked back for a second and their eyes locked, Miss Grace whispered, “Thank you.”

“Let’s get you into your gown,” Miss Grace said when it was just her and Peach in the room.

Taking off the hanger a long white off–the–shoulder embroidery v -neck corset sequin a–line gown, Miss Grace smiled and said, “ Even though it’s my second time putting you in a wedding gown, I can’t believe how excited I am to do it again.”

“And I didn’t expect marrying Elijah for the second time to be just as emotional as the first time.” Peach said, beaming as her emotions bubbled up once more.

A moment later, after slipping the weightless gown on her body, Peach smiled as she curved her stomach, and her mother said, Look who’s finally showing?”

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“I can’t believe I have been creating a little human in me for five months now…” Peach whispered. “I never knew a love like this existed until I felt Little Munchkin’s first kick. I can’t explain it-”

“It’s called unconditional love, honey.”

“Right… That sums it.”

After a silent moment, Peach said, “You should head downstairs. I will join you in a second.”

Nodding, Miss Grace then kissed her daughter’s forehead before leaving, closing the door behind herself.

As the minutes ticked by, Peach smiled at the mirror and then said, “I miss you, Papa.”

Then she took her bouquet and drew a deep breath before leaving the room.

In the ballroom, Elijah’s heartbeat was increasing by the second as a sense of excitement flooded his body, causing sweat to form on his forehead.

“Breathe, son… Why are you shaking like it’s your first wedding?” Mr. Maxwell said, patting his son on the back.

“Because it feels like it, father. She’s the love of my life. Marrying her will always feel like our first, even if it’s our second, third, or fourth.” Elijah said with a smile. “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life being with her.”

When he noticed Miss Grace approaching them, he immediately walked over to her and asked, “Where is Peach?”

“She will be down in a moment.” Miss Grace gave him a

reassuring grin.

Even though Elijah felt slightly uneasy, he returned a smile and then looked at the stairs.

After a couple of minutes, he noticed Peach, and his heart relaxed, and when she stopped at the top of the stairs, she locked eyes with him, and they both beamed at each other.

“I love you.‘ Elijah mouthed out to her with a smile.

But in a split second, he saw a face he had forgotten about, but immediately recognized even though she was wearing a dark shade and wig, and he whispered, “Melina, no!!”

As Melina rushed behind Peach, his eyes bulged, and Elijah screamed, “Peach, behind you!”

Hearing his desperate cry, Peach turned around to face her, and that’s when Melina pushed her, causing Peach to lose her balance.

But as she was about to fall, she grabbed Melina’s wirst, but gravity won, and they both lost their balance, falling down the stairs.

A scream ripped from Elijah’s throat as he watched Peach fall backward, and he ran for her, sliding on his heel to catch her, but her head landed on his hands, and yet her back hit the edge of the stairs.

Not having no one to rush to grab her, Melina fell flat on her back, hitting the ground hard and losing consciousness, blood rolling from the deep cut on the back of her head.

“Elijah, the baby,” Peach whispered, tears streaming down her eyes as she weakly raised her hand to touch Elijah’s face. “Our baby … Something is wrong.”

With moist eyes, Elijah immediately lifted her off the ground, holding her in his arms.

“Oh my God, blood is rolling down her legs.” Someone cried from the crowd.

“My baby,” Peach whimpered as she leaned her head against his shoulder, squeezing his arm tightly as she shuddered. uncontrollably. “Please, God no… Not my baby…”

As his hand gripped under her thigh, Elijah could feel that that spot was wet, and all he wanted to do was break down because he knew it was blood, and his baby came to his mind, but he couldn’t … For Peach, he refused to shed the tears that ached his heart, and all he could say was, “I got you, babe… I got you… And I am here…”