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.

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

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

Mommy?” Archie felt sorry to see the little girl continue to

her something

toy cars from Estella, not forgetting to express their gratitude. “Thanks, Essie! Wait for us

room for something they could give the little girl

only Roxanne and Estella

how obedient the girl looked. Roxanne couldn’t resist

raised her hand, showing

visible bruise on the girl’s pale-colored hand, and that

only after examining the bruise closely and making

stilled for a few seconds. Then, she shook her head innocently after seeing how worried

heart

would’ve missed such an obvious bruise,

Estella would run away from home every

terrible excuse for a

look bad, Estella stared at the woman before

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