Benny also frowned in disappointment upon leaving Lucian’s embrace. Roxanne glanced at Lucian’s chest, which was where Benny had been grabbing onto a moment ago.
There was an evident crease mark on the shirt where Benny’s fingers had clutched it. “Sorry. Benny was—”
Lucian’s clothes were expensive, so Roxanne subconsciously tried to apologize on Benny’s behalf. Before she could finish her sentence, Lucian interrupted, “Why are you two fine?”
Especially Archie. They must have eaten and drunk the same things, so why are Estella and Benny in so much pain while Archie seems fine?
Roxanne was stunned by the sudden change in subject. Archie was the first to react. He answered in an adorable voice, “Benny and Essie finished all the water in their cups. I only drank a sip!”
Lucian was baffled as he did not know what water Archie was talking about.
Roxanne jolted back to her senses and explained, “The water was prepared beforehand, and they all drank it during lunch. There was no problem then. However, they suddenly got a stomachache when they drank it again in the afternoon.”
Roxanne was filled with remorse thinking about it. “It’s my fault. Archie told me the water tasted funny when he drank it, but I didn’t think much of it.”
If only I had been more careful and checked all their cups, Benny and Estella wouldn’t be sick now. Lucian’s gaze darkened as he glanced at Estella.
Under the moonlight, Estella’s face was extremely pale, and there was no color in her lips. She was clearly in much agony. He would have flown into a rage if someone else had put Estella in such a situation.
However, Lucian only frowned at Roxanne and comforted her in his deep voice, “It’s not your fault. It’s as you said. They all drank it during lunch, and the water was fine then.”
They should be more concerned with what happened after. Archie chimed in, “Mommy, don’t blame yourself, or Benny and Essie will be sad when they find out.”
Roxanne was touched, and some of her guilt abated when she heard their comforting words. As time ticked away, the medicine was finally ready.
Roxanne placed Benny down at the side and took out the cups to pour the medicine for Estella and Benny.
Although Archie didn’t exhibit obvious symptoms, Roxanne still poured a cup of medicine for him. Archie took the cup and looked at her worriedly. “Aren’t you going to drink some, Mommy?” I remember Mommy had some water from my cup as well.
After hearing Archie’s words, Lucian stared at the woman in front of him with a darkened gaze. He only knew the children had consumed the contaminated water, but he had just found out that Roxanne had consumed it, too. Moreover, she was pretending as if she didn’t do so.
“I just had a sip, so I’m fine,” Roxanne comforted Archie with a smile. Archie glanced at his mother worriedly again before looking at Lucian. Mommy might not listen to me, but she might listen to Daddy.
Upon meeting Archie’s gaze, Lucian said in a deep voice, “You should drink some medicine, just in case.”
While speaking, he picked up a new paper cup from the side and handed it to Roxanne.
Having no other choice, Roxanne accepted the cup and poured the remaining traditional medicine into the cup. After downing the medicine in one go, she carefully fed the medicine to Benny—who was being held in her arms.
Benny was still slightly conscious and knew that Roxanne was feeding him some medicine. Cooperatively, he drank the medicine sip by sip.
As soon as Benny drank the hot medicine, a warm feeling rose in his stomach, suppressing the pain he was experiencing just now. Soon, his expression became relaxed.
After feeding Benny some medicine, Roxanne asked with concern, “How are you feeling right now?”
Benny grinned obediently. “Thank you, Mommy. I feel so much better now.”
Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief before turning around to look at Estella—who was in Lucian’s arms.
Estella still had her eyes closed and seemed to be in a weak state while Lucian was feeding her the medicine carefully.
However, Lucian obviously didn’t know how to take care of the child, and most of the medicine was spilled.
As for the remaining medicine, it was being spat out by Estella instinctively, as it was too bitter.
Seeing how uncooperative Estella was, Lucian knitted his brows tightly. He felt anxious and sorry at the same time.
“Let me do it instead.” Roxanne could no longer stand by and watch. Hence, she reached out to take the cup from his hand.
Lucian lifted his head and glanced at her. In the end, he said nothing and merely handed her the cup.
Compared to him, Roxanne’s movements were way gentler, and she slowly fed Estella the medicine.
This time, although Estella would still spit out some medicine, she still consumed a fair amount of it. Regardless, it was way better than when Lucian was feeding her.
After Estella had finished the medicine, she gradually woke up.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Roxanne’s worried face and called out softly, “Ms. Jarvis…”
Upon hearing Estella’s cute voice, Roxanne finally felt a sense of relief. At the same time, she teared up uncontrollably.
It was fortunate that Lucian delivered the medicine to them on time. If not, the children might have suffered even more.
“How are you feeling?” Lucian asked in a low voice.
Since Estella was still in a daze, she thought she was dreaming when she heard Lucian’s voice. When she raised her eyes and saw him, she stared at him in confusion before saying, “Daddy?”
A rare tender expression appeared on Lucian’s face as he responded with a deep hum.
Feeling puzzled, Estella tilted her head. “Why are you here?” I remember Daddy telling us he wouldn’t come here with us.
Lucian patted her head gently and replied, “Archie told me you guys are sick, so I’m here to deliver some medicine to you.”
After hearing Lucian’s explanation, Estella finally understood the situation and responded with an obedient nod.
“Did you have fun today?” Lucian stopped asking about her sickness and began talking about the camping trip in an attempt to divert her attention.
As expected, the mention of the camping trip diverted Estella’s attention instantly. “I had tons of fun!”
Then, she curled up her fingers one by one, counting the events that happened that day, as if she was worried that her father wouldn’t believe her simple remark. “Ms. Jarvis gifted me a lovely flower wreath, and we had a delicious barbecue. Also, Benny and Archie gifted me some beautiful pebbles!”
It seemed like Estella had encountered endless joyful events that day. After recalling all the happy occasions she had experienced that day, her stomachache didn’t seem to be so serious anymore.
Lucian’s expression softened as he listened to Estella recount her experiences throughout the day.
Roxanne did a body check-up on the children again.
She had done some research on this bacterium before. Therefore, the traditional medicine she made was the right treatment for the sickness, and the effect of the medicine was immediate.
After checking the children over and confirming that they had been cured, Roxanne finally felt a sense of relief. She turned around and looked at the man next to her. “It’s late. Let’s go back now.”
Lucian nodded casually. Just when he was about to get up, Archie spoke sweetly while staring at the adults with anticipation. “Mommy, can we not go home so soon? We haven’t stayed overnight in the tent yet!”
With that, he tugged on the corner of Roxanne’s clothing with one hand and pointed at the night sky with another. “Look! The sky is so beautiful tonight!”
Upon facing her son’s hopeful gaze, Roxanne hesitated for a split second before becoming adamant again. “No, we can’t stay here. Benny and Essie just recovered from their illness, so they must go home and rest. I’ll bring you here again next time.”
Roxanne didn’t want to stay, not only because the children had just recovered from their sickness but also because she didn’t want to face Lucian for an entire night.
Upon being rejected by Roxanne, Archie looked disappointed. He then turned around and shot Benny and Estella a look.
Benny and Estella instantly understood Archie’s signal.
With a pitiful look, Estella tugged at Lucian’s expensive shirt. “Daddy, I’m so tired.”
Meanwhile, Benny frowned and pressed his palm on his stomach. “Mommy, I think my stomach still aches a little…”
The children had always been good at acting. Moreover, after all the incidents that happened that day, Roxanne naturally wouldn’t overthink their remarks.
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