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 then we took Essie to

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

Archie felt sorry to see the little girl continue to hold the toys in her

Give her something

the toy cars from Estella, not forgetting to express their gratitude. “Thanks, Essie! Wait for us here, okay? We’ll get you

for something they could give the little girl in

only Roxanne and Estella

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

and raised her hand, showing the injury she had

was a visible bruise on the girl’s pale-colored

examining the bruise closely and making sure there were no internal injuries. “Did

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

Roxanne’s heart ache even

obvious bruise, but he didn’t

of how Estella would run

a terrible excuse for a

look bad, Estella stared at the woman

told her I haven’t used any ointment, would she help