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!

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

out of politeness. Upon completing

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Estella, he thought it would seem inappropriate

can manage on my own,” Roxanne asserted when she noticed his discomfort.

headed to the living

the final stages of a Lego project they

children were struggling with the height of where it was supposed to be attached. Roxanne was usually close by to lend a hand after

she was busy with the dishes at that moment, the children stood around, figuring out

glance around, Archie decided to bring

pity on the children, Lucian softened his

and offered Archie a

for several seconds before handing the assembled part in his

Archie’s instructions, Lucian took it and snapped it

Archie

his pocket, he mostly watched the three children amuse themselves with the toy bricks and occasionally lent a hand with