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.

to keep it from them. “No, that's not it. Don't think too much. Your mother just got a

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

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 her heart in her

glanced at the passenger seat and was met with

concentration overtook Archie's face at Lucian's answer.

right. Mommy wouldn't go on long business trips before because she knew we would be waiting for her at home. Now

ahead as he drove but occasionally would shoot glances to check on the kids in the backseat.

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

shouldn't have that feeling if Mommy only has a cold and fever. Besides, we felt it a few days ago.

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 with Mommy. I trust that you'll take good care

were a copy of what Benny

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

couldn't get a word out of his

caring for Mommy. Leave