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.

eye level and asked patiently, "Can both

and were at a loss for

didn't pester them for an

like Mr. Damaris," Benny admitted apprehensively,

surprise flashed across Roxanne's

to be sick to prevent her from leaving. Little did she know it had nothing to do with that

the second time she'd heard Benny

witnessed her and

always been kind to both her and the

could not comprehend why they'd

don't like Mr. Damaris?"

pursed their lips and did not give a reason.

you have to give me one. Otherwise, I won't be able to decline Mr. Damaris' kind offers on your behalf

lowered his head further