Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 80

Benny’s eves brightened. Emboldened by Lucian’s acceptance of Archie’s gesture, he tentatively attempted the same.

Taking the plunge, he placed a roast potato on the man’s plate and stared at him expectantly.

The boy’s thoughtful gesture stunned Lucian, as he thought the former would complicate things for him. He offered a grateful smile upon regaining his composure. “Thank you. Have some more potatoes yourself.”

As he spoke, Lucian reciprocated the gesture.

Having remembered the vegetables the boy mentioned not liking earlier, he deliberately avoided those.

Benny’s eyes widened in surprise. “Thank you, Mr. Farwell! I will!”

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Meanwhile, Archie pouted in disdain as he observed their interaction.Benny is such an idiot. He can’t even see such an obvious ploy of Daddy currying his favor! I won’t be that easily fooled!

of dinner passed with that strange atmosphere hanging over them. Roxanne got up to clear the

the kitchen drawer out of politeness. Upon completing that task, he

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that he should return with Estella, he thought it would seem inappropriate to just leave after putting Roxanne through the

she noticed his discomfort. “Could you keep an eye on

nodded and headed to the living

the final stages of a Lego project they

to be attached. Roxanne was usually close by

busy with the dishes at that moment, the children stood around, figuring out how to

glance around, Archie decided to bring a chair from

children, Lucian softened

offered Archie a

handing the assembled part

took it and

Archie said

he mostly watched the three children amuse themselves with the toy bricks and occasionally lent a