The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

Chapter 173

Chapter 173 It’s my fault

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.

the mirror and

she took her bouquet and drew a deep breath before

increasing by the second as a sense of excitement flooded his body,

first wedding?” Mr. Maxwell said,

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.”

them, he immediately walked over to her and asked, “Where is

down in a moment.” Miss Grace gave

reassuring grin.

though Elijah felt slightly uneasy, he returned a

heart relaxed, and when she stopped at the top of the stairs, she locked eyes with him, and they

out to her

but immediately recognized even though she was wearing a dark shade and wig, and he whispered,

bulged, and Elijah screamed, “Peach,

around to face her, and that’s when Melina

but gravity won, and they both lost their balance, falling down the

he watched Peach fall backward, and he ran for her, sliding on his heel to catch her, but her head landed on

her back, hitting the ground hard and losing consciousness, blood rolling from the deep cut on the back

her eyes as she weakly raised her hand to touch Elijah’s face. “Our baby

her off the ground, holding her in his

my God, blood is rolling down her

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

blood, and his baby came to his mind, but he couldn’t … For Peach, he refused to shed the tears that ached his heart,

shut down as she watched Elijah run with Peach out of the room, and when Mrs. Maxwell noticed her,

other’s arms, weeping and hugging tightly as Miss Grace cried, “My

to be the man that he is, Mr. Maxwell looked over at Melina and then said to one of his men,

“And I want to know who the hell allowed this mad woman in my house. Check

didn’t know she was mad and dangerous. We… We met at a club last night… and from one conversation to another,

neck, causing him to

my, the governor’s son…” A guest whispered.

not doing anything..!” Her friend whispered to

“Everyone

out of the ballroom until it was only Mr. Maxwell, Lisa, and Miss Grace with

will take you guys to the hospital.” Mr. Maxwell said,

room, Elijah was sitting there, dry blood stuck on his skin, and he looked drained like his soul had left his

at the three of them,for a while, Elijah couldn’t move, he was afraid that he might start yelling

be a nightmare that he gets to wake

should have been faster in catching her,” Elijah said as tears rolled down his

us could have seen this coming, Elijah …” Miss Grace cried, her

mumbled, “Melina is my ex, I was the want who propose to Peach the second time… the damn party was my idea… how is it

please…” Mrs. Maxwell cried.

his palm, Elijah finally broke down, the sound of his

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