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.

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

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

Archie felt sorry to see the little girl continue to

Give her something

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

their room for something they could give the little girl

and Estella

Roxanne couldn’t resist showing her concern. “Does your hand still

Roxanne and raised her hand, showing the injury she had

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

bruise closely and making sure there were no internal injuries.

seconds. Then, she shook her head innocently after seeing

Roxanne’s heart ache even

Lucian would’ve missed such an obvious bruise, but he

thought of how Estella would run

you’re a terrible excuse for a

father look bad, Estella stared at the woman before

her I haven’t used any ointment,