The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 985 Made Up Their Minds

Estella was still down in the dumps when she arrived at the kindergarten. In the past, she would always take the initiative to look for Archie and Benny during recess so they could play together.

That day, however, the two boys waited for a long time but did not see her approach them. Hence, they went up to her and said, "Let's play a game, Essie!"

Her eyes reddened as she shook her head weakly. Seeing that, Archie and Benny exchanged concerned looks. "What's the matter? Did someone bully you?” Estella shook her head again. The image of Lucian looking ill floated in her mind. He's sick...

Suddenly, an idea popped into her head, and her eyes lit up. She glanced at the two boys next to her. Archie and Benny were still looking at her worriedly. When they saw her gazing at them thoughtfully, they were confused.

say in her adorable voice, "Daddy..." She sounded as though she was on the verge of tears. The boys' expressions turned grave, and they gazed at her earnestly. Looking at them miserably, she continued, "Daddy is sick, but he won't let me stay home to look after him." Archie's and Benny's chests tightened when they heard that Lucian was not feeling well. They hurriedly asked, "How is he? Why did

his body feels hot to the touch. I wanted to take care of him, but he said I'd

a fever. And judging by how worried Essie looks,

they chose to comfort Estella. "Mr. Farwell is an adult, so he knows his condition. Children like us have weaker immune systems. That's why he didn't allow you to go

to worst, we can ask Mommy to go over and take a look at him," Benny chimed in. No sooner had the words

insistent about avoiding Daddy and Essie, then what I just said will only end in another disappointment for Essie. As that thought crossed his mind, he bowed his

eyes glimmered with hope as soon as she heard him say they

Benny could not bear to break it to her. He could only

the eager look on

flu, so it won't take

finally spread across