The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne patted Archie's and Benny's heads soothingly.

"Mommy, how are you feeling? Do you feel any discomfort?"

Archie and Benny stared at her with concern.

Roxanne could see her pale expression reflected in her children's eyes, so it was completely understandable that they were really worried.

Roxanne stated apologetically, "I'm all right now. I must have scared you guys yesterday. I'm sorry for that.”

Benny reminded her in his childish voice, "You have already apologized to us yesterday! Also, we don't need you to apologize because we only want you to be healthy and well!" Roxanne felt touched by their words, and a smile spread across her face.

"Essie is also worried about Mommy. She was so scared she burst into tears when she dreamt that you fell unconscious."

When Benny noticed Estella hiding behind the other children, he took a step back so Roxanne could see her.

lowered as she sneaked a

to let her call

Mommy when the latter

Roxanne would remember

made her heart ache, so she pulled Estella

"Mom-"

that she almost called Roxanne Mommy, but she quickly realized that she had said the wrong thing and

first word and only breathed a sigh of relief after the latter changed her words. She smiled and stroked Estella's head. "I'm sorry.

noticed Roxanne's pale expression. She

gaze sadly. "It

heart melted upon hearing Estella's words. "It's my fault. I

her

the children for a while when all of a

Estella's gazes

His action confused Roxanne.