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.

at the mirror and then said, “I

and drew a deep breath

by the second as a sense of excitement

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

it’s our second, third, or fourth.” Elijah said with a smile. “I can’t

noticed Miss Grace approaching them, he immediately walked over to her and

moment.” Miss

reassuring grin.

Elijah felt slightly uneasy, he returned a smile and then looked

the top of the stairs, she locked eyes with him, and they both beamed

out to her with a smile.

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,

Peach, his eyes bulged, and Elijah screamed, “Peach,

around to face her, and that’s when Melina pushed her, causing Peach

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

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

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

tears streaming down her eyes as she weakly raised her hand to touch Elijah’s face. “Our baby … Something is

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

blood is rolling down her legs.” Someone cried from the

her head against his shoulder, squeezing his arm tightly

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

Peach out of the room, and when

women rushed into each other’s arms, weeping and

that he is, Mr. Maxwell looked over at Melina and then said

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,

bodyguards took 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 one tonight. I

when Mr. Maxwell’s fist slammed into his neck, causing him to drop to his knees, coughing and spluttering for air before gasping painfully.

son…” A guest

is standing right there and not doing anything..!” Her friend whispered to her.

“Everyone get out!!! Please!!! Get out!”

of the ballroom until it was only Mr. Maxwell,

hospital.” Mr. Maxwell said, looking directly at his

sitting there, dry blood stuck on his skin, and he looked drained like his soul had left his body.

he might start yelling out loud and losing his damn

he gets

in catching her,” Elijah said as tears rolled down

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

stared as 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 damn party was my idea… how is it not my fault that my wife and my baby lives are

please…” Mrs. Maxwell

his face in his palm, Elijah finally broke down, the sound of his sniffs ringing