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.

was lowered as she sneaked

call

Roxanne Mommy when the latter was

was afraid Roxanne would remember and be upset

made her heart ache, so she pulled Estella

"Mom-"

mind was full of thoughts of the events on the previous night that she almost called Roxanne Mommy, but she quickly realized that she had said the wrong thing and hastily

word and only breathed a sigh of relief after the latter changed her words. She smiled and stroked Estella's head. "I'm sorry. I said I'd go to the kindergarten to see you, but I haven't yet.

she noticed Roxanne's pale expression. She shook her head instead. "It's the same thing if I

sadly. "It

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

shook her head

when all of a sudden,

Estella's gazes immediately followed

His action confused Roxanne.