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?”

out, “No. Archie wanted to give them some money, but they declined. They even claimed

a look that made the latter shut his

it was just

they mistook us for

smile at the boys, she said, “Okay. Come here and let me bandage your wounds. After

to say anything further as they let Roxanne dress

the kids to be careful with the

the Farwell residence, Lucian felt exasperated as he watched

Estella in her arms as she tried to coax her to speak by offering

bother looking at them. She simply lowered her head and fiddled with

happy that you’re attending a new school next

after her new school was mentioned.

Essie isn’t willing to attend school, let’s just

and said, “I have already found a good school for Essie. If

continued playing with Estella, who was still