Benny frowned and corrected himself, “It only hurts a little!”

To emphasize his point, he even made a gesture of a pinching hand with his thumb and index finger.

Seeing how insistent the kid was, Roxanne couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Lucian, too, smiled and patted Benny on his head. “You're a tough boy, Benny.”

Upon hearing his father's compliment, Benny held his head high and beamed with pride.

Archie, on the contrary, felt a twinge of envy for his brother and glanced at his mother.

Argh. I wonder when Mommy will accept Daddy's proposal. That way, I'll also have a chance of being praised by Daddy in the future...

“How's his injury? Is it serious?” Lucian asked as he turned to Roxanne, who was still treating Benny's wound.

it's pretty effective,” she explained. “In the meantime, however, Benny will have

but even so, he couldn't hold back from

the boy's face and smiled. “There, there. Remember to be extra careful during this time. That

been comforted by his father, Benny

eyes

He hasn't known Lucian that long, yet he's

while.

promptly nodded without

lot on her

and Lucian were left

matter?” the latter asked as soon he saw how distracted

take Essie home, but in the end, I still took her back

me, and even though Lucian hasn't said anything, I'm pretty sure this visit was her idea. I'm so worried that my

“No. I've already explained things to my father. He

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