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 just got a cold and a fever. She'll be

never went on

was because she was worried no one would take care of you, your brother, and your sister if she was gone for too long.

passenger seat and was met with Archie's wide-awake

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

go on long business trips before because she knew we would be waiting for her at home. Now

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

a frown, “Our hearts felt heavy the last time Mommy fainted.

fever. Besides, we felt it a few days ago. I'm sure Mommy's condition is not just a

he noted his 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 with Mommy. I trust that you'll take good care of her

were a copy of what Benny said earlier.

under Daddy's care. I trust that this time will not be any different.

a word out of his

Mommy. Leave Benny and Essie to me! I'll watch over them!