The Marvelous Elijah’s Return

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.

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

bouquet and drew a deep breath

Elijah’s heartbeat was increasing by the second as a sense of excitement flooded his

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

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

walked over to

in a moment.” Miss Grace gave him a

reassuring grin.

slightly uneasy, he returned a smile and then looked at the

Peach, and his heart relaxed, and when she stopped at the top

mouthed out to her with a

a split second, he saw a face he had forgotten about, but immediately recognized even though she was wearing a

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

Peach turned around to face her, and that’s when

she was about to fall, she grabbed Melina’s wirst, but gravity won, and they both lost

and he ran for her, sliding on his heel to catch her, but her head

her back, hitting the ground hard and losing consciousness, blood

down her eyes as she weakly raised her hand to touch

her off the ground, holding her in his arms.

God, blood is rolling down her legs.”

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

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,

Miss Grace’s body shut down as she watched Elijah run with Peach out of the room, and when Mrs. Maxwell noticed her, She hurried

rushed into each other’s arms, weeping and hugging tightly as Miss

to be the man that he is, Mr. Maxwell looked over at Melina and then said to one of his men, “Get her off my floor and take her to

clutched his fist as his nostril flared and he shouted, losing control of his emotion, tears blurring his vision, “And I want to know who the hell allowed this mad woman in my house. Check all the security cameras! If I find out who that person is, I am going to fucking kill them!!”

Melina away, one of the guests looked extremely nervous, and he hesitated for a second before stepping forward toward Mr. Maxwell, saying. “I didn’t know she was mad and dangerous. We… We met at a club last night… and from one conversation to another, I asked her to be my plus

into his neck, causing him to drop to his knees, coughing and spluttering for

governor’s son…” A guest whispered.

right there and not

“Everyone

told twice, guests started hurrying out of the ballroom until it was

Mr. Maxwell said, looking directly at his wife and

waiting room, Elijah was sitting there, dry

couldn’t move, he was afraid that he might start yelling out loud and losing his damn mind because he didn’t want

that he

Elijah said as tears rolled

fault. None of us could have seen this coming, Elijah

his teardrops hit the stains repeatedly and then he mumbled, “Melina is my ex, I was the want who propose to Peach the second time… the

please…” Mrs.

broke down, the sound of his sniffs ringing through the silent