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 hurt after another student pushed her,” explained Archie. “Benny and I got that student

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

felt sorry to see the little

“Okay. Give her

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

room for something

Estella

couldn’t resist showing

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

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

woman felt relieved only after examining the bruise closely and making sure there were no internal

for a few seconds. Then, she shook her

Roxanne’s heart

such an obvious bruise, but he

of how Estella would run away from home

you’re a terrible excuse for

made her father look bad, Estella stared at the woman before her

used any ointment, would