“There is a nursing home in Jadeborough. The person in charge disappeared with the funds. and left behind many elderly people who needed help, plus some kind-hearted staff. Despite their best intentions to care for the elderly, there aren’t enough funds. Some even starved to death, while others had a relapse.”
Jack spared no detail in describing the condition of the medical consultation to her. “This is a mission with a lot at stake. The Damaris family is mobilizing every doctor from the project to Jadeborough next week to help treat the elderly. Grandpa recognizes your skill and left me repeated reminders to include you in this mission.”
Then, as if worried about making her uncomfortable, he added, “It’ll take a little longer this time, so we will spend two days in Jadeborough. If you cannot spare the time, I won’t force you. I understand you have your own children to care for.”
Roxanne would not turn him down at the chance to learn the Damaris family’s medical. arts and to aid elderly people who were critically in need of medical attention. “All right, I will be there on time.”
Jack’s eyes flashed with glee. “Then I’ll be there waiting for you.”
Roxanne promised to go without hesitation.
After hanging up, Roxanne headed upstairs to summon the children to breakfast. Estella was still in her bedroom, sprawled on her bed in a deep sleep.
Roxanne woke her and led her to wash up before knocking on Archie and Benny’s bedroom door. Already up, the two boys were huddled together to read the comments online.
Their respect for their father increased for how he had handled the incident when they saw that the posts had almost completely been deleted.
We’ll see who else dares to slander Mommy after this! Upon hearing the knock on their door, the boys. jumped and slammed the laptop shut before running to answer it. “You boys are awake! Come down and eat.”
Roxanne beamed with pride when she noticed her sons had already brushed their teeth. The boys nodded, shut the bedroom door behind them, and followed their mother down the stairs.
“I’m going on a business trip for several days starting tomorrow. Linda will be over to babysit. Be good and do as she says, understood?”
Roxanne brought up her trip to the children. during their meal, causing them to suddenly lose appetite at those words. “You’re going away, Mommy? Can we come along?”
As their mother had been staying home with them instead of being at work this whole time, her sudden declaration of going away for several days saddened the children. Estella was most reluctant of all. “Let me come along, Mommy! I can’t be without you.”
The child felt uncomfortable with the prospect of parting with her mother so soon. Roxanne gazed at Estella’s uneasy expression and felt her heart ache.
I know how hard I’ll be working once I arrive there, and I will not be able to give the children. the attention they need. It’s better for them to remain at home.
Spurred by that thought, Roxanne turned her down firmly. “I’ll be very busy with work, but you can call me if you miss me. I will always pick up.”
Still looking a little upset, Estella turned to face the two boys, hoping they would speak up for her. Archie and Benny gazed tenderly at their little sister, but they knew how busy their mother could be at work.
When they lived abroad, she would be gone for two to three days at a time, but not before handing them over to Linda’s care. “Be good, Essie. Ms. Linda is fun and will take good care of us. Mommy will be back before you know it!”
Archie stroked Estella’s arm. Estella puffed up her cheeks morosely before returning to her meal with her head bowed. Archie then turned to his mother. “What is your current business trip about, Mommy?”
Not intending to keep things for them, Roxanne recounted Jack’s conversation with her while emphasizing the deplorable state the nursing home was in and that she would be too busy to pay them much mind.
The children nodded obediently after being informed she would be working at the medical consultation. “Those poor elderly people. You must help them, Mommy. We will be here waiting patiently for your return.”
“I will await your return patiently too, Mommy!”
Estella chimed in. Roxanne was deeply moved by her children’s thoughtfulness. “Thank you. I will resolve matters as quickly as I can and hurry back to you.”
The children finished their meal obediently. occasionally giving her bits of morsel. The meal was a harmonious one.
Roxanne intended to take the children out after breakfast, but Archie and Benny rejected her offer. “We’re still tired from yesterday, Mommy, and would like to stay in today. Besides, Essie must want you to herself since you’ll be leaving on your trip tomorrow.”
Estella did not know what the two older boys were planning, but she did want to spend time with her mother. “Let’s stay in today, Mommy!” She nodded without hesitation.
Roxanne gave in to the children’s request. “Let me tidy up the kitchen first. You guys go ahead and play while I’m at it.”
Archie and Benny nodded, then led Estella up the stairs. The three children went straight for the bedroom, and as soon as they closed the door, Archie and Benny gave Estella a toy.
“Archie and I are going to watch the stock market for a while. Play on our own for a while, all right? With the patience and shrewdness of an adult, Benny cajoled his sister into obliging. him.
Estella grumbled when a doll was forced into her hands, but the two boys were already huddled together in a whispered discussion. “Mommy mentioned she’s going to the medical consultation. She must be going with Mr. Damaris!”
Worry was written all over Benny’s face. Archie was similarly glum. “But Mommy said she’s going to help treat some old people. We can’t stop her.”
Compared to their parent’s relationship, the children held the well-being of the troubled elderly people in higher regard. Benny pulled a face at his brother’s words, “I know, but what happens if Mommy changes her mind while she’s there?”
Mr. Damaris once sent Mommy flowers, for God’s sake! The boys were worried that their mother would be moved from spending time with Jack and cast their father aside.
Would we become fatherless children? Archie frowned and fell silent for a long time. It is true. Benny has a valid point. We can’t let Mommy be alone with Mr. Damaris. “We can’t stop Mommy, but we can tell Daddy.” Archie said solemnly after a long pause..
Benny’s eyes lit up. That’s right! Daddy will think of something if we tell him! The children heaved a sigh of relief at that thought and took out their smartwatches to send their father a message.
“Archie, Benny, what are you guys talking about? I’m so bored!” Cuddling the doll and looking aggrieved, Estella trudge over.
Unsure if she was mistaken, Estella noticed that her brothers had been having hushed discussions without her since they discovered. the truth of her birth. We used to talk about things together. How upsetting!
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