Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1706 Sick For A While

Lucian glanced at the passenger seat and was met with Archie's wide-awake eyes.

Shocked, Lucian questioned, “You're still awake?”

I thought all of them had fallen asleep.

Archie's eyes were red and puffy too. Yet, he still kept a solemn look on his face.

“Daddy, Mommy has been sick for many days already, right?”

Lucian's expression grew tense at his question. He wasn't sure if he should tell his son the truth.

Archie is the most mature of the three. Explaining the situation to Archie first is the best option if I want to tell them the truth. They were still crying until a while ago, though. I don't think it's the right time to tell them yet.

it. Don't think too much. Your mother just got a cold and a fever. She'll

he finished, Archie immediately asked, “But Mommy never went on such a long business trip before.”

expression didn't falter as he said, “That was because she was worried no one would take care of you, your brother, and your sister if she was gone for too long. Now that you have me, she can put

and was met

mask of concentration overtook Archie's face

for her at home. Now that we're living with Daddy,

to check on the kids in the backseat. He was fighting in his mind about whether to tell them the truth.

Archie's voice broke the silence. He muttered with a frown, “Our hearts felt heavy the last

and fever. Besides, we felt it a few days ago.

him the truth, so being the thoughtful child that he was, he didn't continue hounding his father about it. “No matter what's wrong with Mommy. I trust that you'll take good care of her

words were a copy of what Benny

Mommy always got better in the end under Daddy's care. I trust that this time will not be any different.

a word out of his mouth at Archie's absolute

Leave Benny and Essie to me! I'll watch over them! You can't let anything happen to