Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 54

Given how well-raised the boys were, they shook their heads despite liking the toys, knowing how expensive these things were. “We can’t accept these. They’re too expensive.”

Estella tilted her head in confusion before placing the toys next to them and scribbling on her notebook again: For you. Thank. Help.

Benny peered at her writing in bewilderment.

She can’t write a complete sentence. What is she trying to say?

Archie was initially perplexed as well, but realization quickly dawned on him. “Are you trying to say you’re thanking us for our help that day?”

Nodding fervently, Estella put the book down and held the car figurines in front of them once more.

Roxanne thought back to what her sons’ kindergarten teacher had told her about Archie and Benny having protected Estella.

I remember the teacher mentioning it. What on earth could’ve happened between mere children, though?

But judging from Essie’s behavior, whatever Archie and Benny did for her seems like a really big deal to her.

“What happened that day?” Roxanne couldn’t help but ask.

her,” explained Archie. “Benny and I got that student to apologize to Essie, and

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

sorry to see the little girl continue to hold the

Give her

to express their gratitude. “Thanks, Essie! Wait for us here, okay? We’ll get you some

room for something they could give

only Roxanne and Estella remained inside the living

couldn’t resist showing her concern. “Does

hearing that, Estella walked toward Roxanne and raised her hand, showing the injury she had received that

bruise on the girl’s

woman felt relieved only after examining the bruise closely and making sure there were

few seconds. Then, she shook her head innocently after seeing how worried Roxanne

made Roxanne’s heart ache

obvious bruise, but he didn’t give

how Estella would run away from home every now and

you’re a terrible excuse for a

father look bad, Estella stared at the woman before

used