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 to

and Benny exchanged glances again and were at

and didn’t

we don’t like Mr. Damaris,” Benny

surprise flashed across

had assumed the children had pretended to be sick to prevent her from leaving. Little did she know it had nothing to do with that

second time she’d heard

was Aubree, as they’d witnessed

had always been kind to both

not comprehend why they’d

don’t

Archie pursed their lips and did not give a reason. “No idea. We just don’t

looked at them earnestly. “You can’t say that. No matter what the reason is, you have to give me one. Otherwise, I won’t be able to decline Mr.

in reluctance and lowered his head