The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne was hit by a pang of guilt. "Sorry, I didn't realize that. I just—"

She had only subconsciously taken more photos of Estella because she was thinking about her.

Benny was only joking. He immediately explained when he saw that Roxanne had taken the joke seriously, "Mommy, I was just kidding! Don't take it to heart..."

Then, the boy planted a kiss on Roxanne's cheek and said sweetly, "We know you love us! We've just reunited with Essie, and we know you want to make it up to her because we've lost so much time with her. That's why you favor her a little. We understand that. Besides, Archie and I will love Essie more too!"

Estella's eyes crinkled into a smile. "I will love Mommy and you guys more too!"

Roxanne felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted off her chest after hearing Benny. However, she still couldn't help feeling guilty.

Truth be told, after being separated from Estella for so long and finally having her back by her side, Roxanne couldn't deceive herself into believing that she could treat all the children equally. She knew that, at least for now, she would favor Estella more.

We want to go sit on the beach for a

guilty. He thought it was

Roxanne thought the same.

and take some time to think about how she should treat her three children. Just when she was considering how to start, Archie's voice rang out. Roxanne flashed a grateful smile at the considerate boy.

said earlier was just a joke. I really, really like you!" Benny was afraid that Estella might take

hurriedly nodded. She knew

and Benny had always taken good care of her ever

was apt at discerning whether someone was

Estella nodding. Then, he turned to Archie and said in a small

make Mommy feel

mind, Benny secretly sent

the location, right? Mommy will feel so much better with Daddy

Benny felt better afterward.

refuse Daddy's proposal?"