The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 853 Sore Spot

"Mommy..." Benny's voice trembled slightly as he attempted to conceal his fear. "Do I have to go for the surgery?"

Roxanne nodded fervently. "Your acute appendicitis will only worsen if you don't, and you'll be in even more pain. I'm worried about you."

Benny hesitated for several seconds and gradually removed his hand from his stomach. "Mommy, I'm feeling much better. I'm perfectly fine now. Let's not go for the surgery, please?" Roxanne shook her head at once.

Archie and Benny eyed one another. Their eyes were full of fear and regret.

Archie tugged at the hem of Roxanne's shirt gingerly and said obediently, "Mommy, we're both sorry for lying to you just now. I was the one who asked Benny to pretend to be sick. Please don't bring him for surgery."

Benny got down from the bed and stood before Roxanne guiltily as well.

Roxanne looked down at Archie and Benny and sighed internally before ruffling their hair. "Have you learned from your mistake?"

They hurriedly nodded.

to their eye level and asked patiently, "Can both of you tell me why you felt the need to

exchanged glances again and were at a

didn't

Benny admitted apprehensively, then carefully observed Roxanne's

of surprise

had pretended to be sick to prevent her from leaving. Little

the second time she'd heard Benny and

witnessed her and

had always been kind

not comprehend why they'd say such

why you don't like Mr. Damaris?" Roxanne

and Archie pursed their lips and did not give a

looked at them earnestly. "You can't say that. No matter what the reason is, you have to give me one. Otherwise, I won't be able to decline Mr.

in reluctance and lowered his head further at