The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne's heart was lodged in her throat as she made her way to the hospital. She floored the accelerator, on the verge of breaking the speed limit.

Archie and Benny might be independent since young, but it was the first time one of them had gotten hurt.

Roxanne felt a surge of anxiety wash over her.

Upon arrival, Roxanne parked her car hastily and strode into the hospital.

Pippa was considerate enough to text her the ward number after Benny was admitted to the hospital.

Thus, Roxanne found them without any difficulty.

"Mommy!"

Archie firmly grasped her hand, squeezing it with such force that it caused her pain.

also clutched at the

turning to Pippa.

The doctor at the infirmary said it might be a bruised cartilage. Benny is taking an

of pain in her heart after

really sorry. It was our fault that Benny got hurt as we didn't take good care of him," Jeffrey apologized profusely. "We had hoped that the sports day would help to strengthen the bond between the children, and we never anticipated that this would happen. I promise the children will no longer

at the kids,

made sure to take every precaution possible and to be very mindful of their safety. Estella's eyes were red. The little

hopping on one foot.

his confirmation, Roxanne relaxed and turned to Jeffrey. "You don't have to blame yourself. It's normal for children to get bumps and bruises when

after she spoke, the doctor led Benny

spotting her, Benny, who had managed to put an end to his weeping only moments ago, was overcome with emotion again. He burst into tears and

sobbed, "Mommy,

glanced at his wounded

wrist to his palm. His hand was already beginning to swell up in response to

wrist was stiff. Roxanne couldn't tell if it was due to the

she gave him a comforting hug. "Don't be afraid. I'm here,