Mission To Remarry

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?”

blurted out, “No. Archie wanted to give them some money,

shot Benny a look that made the latter shut

was just an

mistook us for

Roxanne had already thought of something. Forcing a smile at the boys, she said, “Okay. Come here and

and Benny dared not to say anything

was done, Roxanne reminded the kids to be careful with the

Lucian felt exasperated as he

of him, Sonya patiently held Estella in her arms as she tried to coax her to speak by offering

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

a new school next week?” Sonya asked, grinning widely at

after her new school was

“Since Essie isn’t willing to

a glare and said, “I have already found a good school for Essie. If she continues to behave like this, she will need to interact with people more

she continued playing with Estella, who was still in her