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.

want to go sit on the beach for a while,"

guilty. He thought it was best to

Roxanne thought the same.

to start, Archie's voice rang out. Roxanne flashed a grateful smile at the considerate boy.

I've made Mommy upset," Benny muttered apologetically. Then, he turned to look at Estella. "What I said earlier was just a joke. I really, really

nodded. She knew Benny was

Archie and Benny had always taken good care of her ever since

at discerning

Then, he turned to Archie and said in a small voice, "I wish Daddy was

make

mind, Benny secretly sent

the location, right?

Benny felt better afterward.

why did Mommy refuse Daddy's