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!

that strange atmosphere hanging over

of politeness. Upon completing that task, he stood around hesitantly, as he was

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

Roxanne asserted when she noticed

and headed

boys on the final stages of a Lego project they had

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

with the dishes at that moment, the children stood around, figuring

Archie decided to bring a chair from

Taking pity on the children, Lucian softened his

offered Archie a

before handing the assembled part in his hands to

Archie’s instructions, Lucian took it and snapped it

you,” Archie said

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