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?”

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

words, Archie quickly shot Benny a look that made

suppose it was

added nonchalantly, “Maybe they mistook us for someone else. We didn’t know them at

she said, “Okay. Come

say anything further as they let

she was done, Roxanne reminded the kids to be careful

Lucian felt exasperated as he watched Estella, who

her arms as she tried to coax her to speak

Estella didn’t even bother looking at them. She simply

a new school next week?” Sonya asked, grinning

reaction right after her new school was mentioned. She

Essie isn’t willing

have already found a good school for Essie. If she continues to behave like this, she will need to interact

that, she continued playing with Estella, who was still