Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1041 Too Late

“Mommy…” The kids leaned on Roxanne’s knee anxiously as they said, “We’re fine, Mommy! Don’t worry about us.” Roxanne’s expression darkened as she examined the wounds on their arms.

“I know you’re all missing Essie, and I don’t blame you. But take a look at your injuries! Why did you lie to me?” She could tell that the injuries weren’t the result of a simple fall. Furthermore, it was unlikely for both kids to fall at the same time.

Noticing their mother on the verge of tears, Benny glanced at Archie guiltily and muttered in a low voice, “We bumped into a few older kids along the way, and they chased after us.”

He then explained further, “Thank goodness Archie was there to defend me, and we were able to return home!”

Seeing that Benny finally told the truth, Archie decided to shoulder the blame himself. “If anyone is to blame for this, it’s me, Mommy. I was the one who wanted to bring Benny out.”

Roxanne’s gaze darkened. “Why would they chase after you? Were they trying to rob you?”

wanted to give them some money, but they declined. They even claimed to have already received their

Benny a look that

it was

they mistook us for someone else. We

the boys, she said, “Okay. Come

not to say anything further as they

be careful with the injuries before heading upstairs to

Lucian felt exasperated as he watched

patiently held Estella in her arms as she tried to coax her to speak by offering her snacks and

She simply lowered her head and fiddled with

are you happy that you’re attending a new school next week?” Sonya asked, grinning widely

reaction right after her new school was

mother. “Since Essie isn’t willing to attend school, let’s just homeschool

school for Essie. If she continues to behave like this, she will need to

continued playing with Estella, who was still