Roxanne’s heart was lodged in her throat as she made her way to the hospital. She floored the accelerator, on the verge of breaking the speed limit.

Archie and Benny might be independent since young, but it was the first time one of them had gotten hurt.

Roxanne felt a surge of anxiety wash over her.

Upon arrival, Roxanne parked her car hastily and strode into the hospital.

Pippa was considerate enough to text her the ward number after Benny was admitted to the hospital.

Thus, Roxanne found them without any difficulty.

“Mommy!”

Archie firmly grasped her hand, squeezing it with such force that it caused her pain.

Estella also clutched at the corner of her shirt.

comfortingly before turning to Pippa. “Ms. Ward, what

sure yet. The doctor at the infirmary said it might be a bruised cartilage. Benny is

pain in her heart after

we didn’t take good care of him,” Jeffrey apologized profusely. “We had hoped that the sports day would help to strengthen the bond between the children, and we never anticipated that this would happen. I promise the children will no longer be allowed to participate in any activities that could

at the kids,

vigilant when it came to the wellbeing of the kids.

girl was so overwhelmed that she couldn’t utter

composed as he nodded and clarified, “It was a game of hopping on one foot. Benny’s turn was behind us. I’m not sure

confirmation, Roxanne relaxed and turned to Jeffrey. “You don’t have to blame yourself. It’s normal for children to

spoke, the doctor led

to his weeping only moments ago, was overcome with emotion again. He burst into tears and leaped

sobbed, “Mommy,

at

scrape that extended from his wrist to his palm. His hand was already beginning to swell up

was stiff. Roxanne couldn’t tell if it was due to the pain or some other

“Don’t be afraid. I’m here, so you won’t feel the pain soon. Be

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