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.

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

exchanged glances again and

and didn’t pester

Damaris,” Benny admitted apprehensively, then carefully

of surprise flashed

the children had pretended to be sick to prevent her from leaving. Little

time she’d heard

was Aubree, as they’d witnessed her and

kind to both her and the

comprehend why they’d

don’t like Mr. Damaris?” Roxanne asked

give a

have

and lowered his head further