“Grandma told me she called you guys, but neither of you picked up...” Estella was visibly upset.
Archie and Benny shot Sonya a dubious glance when they heard those words. Since when did Grandma call us? As a matter of fact, we were the ones calling Essie. However, the calls we made were all unsuccessful.
The boys couldn't bear to spill the truth when they saw how red Estella's eyes were. They backed Sonya up, saying, “Our watches died, so we came home to charge them.”
With that, the boys shot Sonya a look.
Sonya had been worried that the boys would expose her. She was surprised to see them backing her up, but she quickly calmed herself down. Those boys said that just to please me! Well, I'm not so easily pleased!
Sonya approached Estella and said, “All right, now, since you're already home and you've seen them, go wash up. You have tears all over your face!”
Estella looked at Archie and Benny aggrievedly.
Grandma must have something to say to us. Archie and Benny shared a glance and nodded. “Daddy and Mommy are coming home soon. They're going to get worried if they see you in this state.”
Only then did Estella go to the bathroom reluctantly.
Sonya glared at Catalina.
Catalina was worried about Archie and Benny, but she was in no place to go against Sonya. She had no choice but to walk away helplessly.
Just like that, Sonya and the boys were the only ones left in the living room.
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