Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 853 Sore Spot

“Mommy…” Benny’s voice trembled slightly as he attempted to conceal his fear. “Do I have to go for the surgery?”

Roxanne nodded fervently. “Your acute appendicitis will only worsen if you don’t, and you’ll be in even more pain. I’m worried about you.”

Benny hesitated for several seconds and gradually removed his hand from his stomach. “Mommy, I’m feeling much better. I’m perfectly fine now. Let’s not go for the surgery, please?”

Roxanne shook her head at once.

Archie and Benny eyed one another. Their eyes were full of fear and regret.

Archie tugged at the hem of Roxanne’s shirt gingerly and said obediently, “Mommy, we’re both sorry for lying to you just now. I was the one who asked Benny to pretend to be sick. Please don’t bring him for surgery.”

Benny got down from the bed and stood before Roxanne guiltily as well.

Roxanne looked down at Archie and Benny and sighed internally before ruffling their hair. “Have you learned from your mistake?”

They hurriedly nodded.

down to their eye level and asked patiently, “Can both of you tell me why you felt the

again and were at a loss

waited silently and didn’t pester

Mr. Damaris,” Benny admitted apprehensively, then carefully observed

of surprise flashed across

from leaving. Little did she know

heard

it was Aubree, as they’d witnessed

had always been kind to both

why

me why you don’t like Mr.

pursed their lips and did not give a reason. “No idea. We just

have to give

in reluctance and lowered his head