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Unexpected Gestures and Unspoken Understanding

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 14:57:14

In the evening, after kindergarten cla*s was over, Archie and Benny stared at their father standing before them in confusion.

“Your mommy has something to do, so I’ll be in charge of sending you to school for the next few days,” Lucian explained in a deep voice.

The boys exchanged glances upon hearing his words but did not give it much thought. After all, from their perspective, whichever of their parents doing that was the same.

The fact that Mommy is leaving the matter of sending us to school to Daddy means their relationship is developing in a good direction.

As that thought came into their minds, Archie and Benny were secretly pleased as they obediently followed Lucian into the car.

Estella was also on cloud nine.

If Daddy is responsible for taking Archie and Benny to school these few days, it means I get to visit Ms. Jarvis’ home every day!

All three kids were in a good mood and chattered away in the back seat.

Unlike them, Lucian was thinking of Roxanne with a solemn look.

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