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.

level and asked patiently, "Can both of you tell

Benny exchanged glances again and

silently and didn't pester them for an

we don't like Mr. Damaris," Benny admitted apprehensively, then carefully observed Roxanne's

look of surprise flashed across

prevent her from

she'd heard Benny and Archie

was Aubree, as they'd witnessed her and

had always been kind to both her and the

not comprehend why they'd say

you don't like Mr. Damaris?" Roxanne

not give a reason. "No idea. We just

furrowed her brows and 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. Damaris' kind offers

and lowered his head further at