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.

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 better soon.”

never went on such a long business trip before.”

no one would take care of you, your brother, and your sister if she was gone for too long. Now that you have me,

glanced at the passenger seat and was met with Archie's

of 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

on the kids in the backseat.

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 condition is not just

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

a copy of what

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

word out of his mouth at

focus on is caring for Mommy. Leave Benny and Essie to me! I'll watch over them! You can't let anything happen to Mommy, okay?”