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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Daddy gave me food!

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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!

that strange atmosphere hanging over them. Roxanne

the kitchen drawer out of politeness. Upon completing that task, he stood around hesitantly, as he was unsure what to

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he thought it would seem inappropriate to just leave after putting Roxanne through the trouble

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

and headed to

was working with the boys on the final stages

be attached. Roxanne was usually close by to lend a hand

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

around, Archie decided to bring a chair from

Lucian softened his expression to the best

offered

several seconds before handing the assembled part in his hands

instructions, Lucian took it and snapped

you,” Archie

watched the three children amuse themselves with the toy bricks

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