Mission To Remarry

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.

them. “No, that's not it. Don't think too much. Your mother just

finished, Archie immediately asked, “But Mommy never went on

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

and was met with Archie's wide-awake eyes.

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

Mommy wouldn't 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 add up.

ahead as he drove but occasionally would shoot glances to check on the kids in the backseat. He was fighting in his mind about whether to tell them

with a frown, “Our hearts felt heavy

only has a cold and fever. Besides, we felt it a few days ago. I'm sure Mommy's

didn't continue hounding his father about it. “No matter what's wrong

words were a copy of

before, Mommy always got better in the end under Daddy's care. I trust that this time

get a word out of his mouth at Archie's

Instead, he said, “Daddy, all you have to focus on is caring for Mommy. Leave Benny and Essie to me! I'll watch over them!