Guilt surged within Roxanne when she caught the children's worried gaze. However, she silently averted her gaze.
“I had your dad bring you here because I didn't want you to continue worrying about me. Now that you see I'm fine, you can be assured of my well-being. I'll worry about your health again if you catch my cold.”
Despite her explanation, Benny was still unwilling to leave.
Archie gave in and said, “We'll head back then. Take good care of yourself, Mommy.”
Hearing their brother's words, Benny and Estella couldn't voice their disagreement despite their unwillingness.
Roxanne let out a relieved sigh when they finally conceded. She nodded with a smile. “Got it. I'll take good care of myself so that I can go home to you as soon as I can.”
“You must pick up our call!” Archie demanded with a grim look on his face.
Roxanne knew the kids were worried sick for getting out of touch with her for the past two days. Her guilt clawed at her at that knowledge, so she agreed to Archie's demand.
With her promise, the children finally relented and released Roxanne's hand reluctantly.
Roxanne didn't dare to meet their gazes and hurriedly turned her gaze to Lucian. “Lucian, you can send them back now.”
She was scared tears would flow from her eyes if she continued locking gaze with them.
Guilt slammed upon her since she should stay by the children's side seeing they were so upset.
However, she couldn't discharge from the hospital. Thus she could only have Lucian take care of them on her behalf.
Fear gripped Lucian as he watched the kids being with Roxanne. He recalled how close she was to losing them.
However, he quickly snapped out of his flashback and collected his feelings at Roxanne's cue. He nodded at the children and promised, “I'll take good care of your mother. Going back obediently is the biggest help you can give to your mommy and me.”
He stepped closer to the kids and patted their heads before bending down and carrying Estella into his arms. He reached his empty hand out to Archie and Benny.
Benny took his hand with tears still flowing while Archie held his brother's hand.
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