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.

a few minutes of silence, Lucian decided to keep it from them. “No, that's not it. Don't think too much. Your mother

asked, “But Mommy never went on

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.

was met with Archie's wide-awake

concentration overtook Archie's face at Lucian's

go on long business trips before because she knew we would be waiting for her at home. Now that we're living with Daddy, Mommy can be more at ease. But... I still feel something doesn't

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

silence. He muttered with a frown, “Our hearts felt heavy the last time Mommy fainted. It's the same this time.”

we felt it a few days ago. I'm sure Mommy's

father's avoidance of telling 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

of what Benny said

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

a word out of his mouth

said, “Daddy, all you have to focus on is caring for Mommy. Leave Benny and Essie to me! I'll watch over them! You can't let anything happen