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!

rest of dinner passed with that strange atmosphere hanging over them.

the silverware back in the kitchen drawer out of politeness. Upon completing that

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stood to reason that he should return with Estella, he thought it would seem inappropriate to just

noticed his discomfort.

nodded and headed

final stages of a Lego project they

where it was supposed to be attached.

that moment, the children stood around, figuring out how to circumvent that

decided to bring a chair from the dining

the children, Lucian softened his

offered Archie

for several seconds before handing the assembled part in his hands

instructions, Lucian took it and snapped

you,” Archie said

nodded noncommittally. With one hand in his pocket, he mostly watched the three children amuse