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.

before turning to Pippa. “Ms. Ward,

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

felt a stab of pain in her

would help to strengthen the bond between the children, and we never anticipated that this would happen. I promise the

at the kids, seeking their

wellbeing of the kids. She made sure to take every precaution possible and to be very mindful of

eyes were red. The little girl was so overwhelmed that she couldn’t utter a

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

yourself. It’s normal for children to get bumps and bruises when they play around. As long as they’re

after she spoke, the

weeping only moments ago, was overcome with emotion again.

“Mommy,

at his

a long, noticeable scrape that extended from his wrist to his palm. His hand was already beginning to swell up in response to

tell if it was due to

for him, she gave him a comforting hug. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here, so you won’t feel the pain soon. Be a good

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