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.

got that student to apologize to Essie, and then we took Essie

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

sorry to see the little girl continue to hold the toys

her

not forgetting to express their gratitude. “Thanks,

upstairs and began searching their room for something

only Roxanne and Estella remained inside the living

obedient the girl looked. Roxanne couldn’t resist showing her concern. “Does

Estella walked toward Roxanne and raised her hand, showing the injury

on the girl’s pale-colored hand, and

bruise closely and making

she shook her head innocently after

Roxanne’s heart ache even

Lucian would’ve missed such an obvious bruise, but he didn’t give her any

woman thought of how Estella would run away from home every

a terrible excuse

father look bad, Estella stared at the woman

told her I haven’t used any ointment,