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.

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

Roxanne nodded in enlightenment.

we accept these gifts, Mommy?” Archie felt sorry to see the little girl continue to hold the toys

her something of

to express their gratitude. “Thanks, Essie! Wait for us here, okay?

they scurried upstairs and began searching their room for something they could

Estella remained inside the

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

Roxanne and raised her hand, showing the injury she

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

relieved only after examining the bruise closely and making sure

seconds. Then, she shook her head innocently after

heart ache even

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

Estella would run

a terrible excuse

inadvertently made her father look bad,

used any ointment, would she help