Chapter 705 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

“Why are you grinning?” Estella was confused, but that didn’t stop her from grinning along with them. Benny patted her head like an adult and replied. secretively, “I won’t tell you! You’ll find out soon, anyway”

I can’t believe Daddy released a statement saying we’re his children! Does that mean we don’t have to keep our identities a secret from him soon?

With that thought in mind, Benny turned to look at Archie expectantly. Archie was well aware of what Benny was thinking. Despite the broad smile on his face, he wasn’t as naive as Benny and was certain about his guess.

It looks like we’re right to change our minds about Daddy. He loves Mommy dearly! I can’t believe he did that to protect Mommy. Linda drove the kids to the kindergarten.

During break time, Benny dragged Archie to the restroom to avoid Estella. The two boys whispered in the male restroom. “Archie, how did Daddy find out about our identities?” Benny asked innocently.

He assumed Lucian published that statement because the latter had discovered the truth about their identities. However, after asking that question, he realized that Archie didn’t seem happy as he was. Rather, Archie seemed annoyed. Benny was baffled. Looking at his brother’s foolishly innocent. demeanor, Archie responded, “Daddy doesn’t know that we’re his children yet.”

Benny furrowed his brows. “Seriously? But it must be Daddy who released that statement! If he doesn’t know, then why did he say that?” Archie told him solemnly, “Because of Mommy!”

Benny tilted his head in confusion. “If he doesn’t explain our identities, the netizens will assume Mommy had us with another man. They will then insult her.” Archie was indeed Lucian’s biological son, for

he understood his father’s intentions like the back of his hand. “By acknowledging us as his. own, Daddy is making sure that Mommy will not be subjected to the malicious words of the online community. He is doing so to protect us all from any possible hurtful remarks.”

Benny listened with his eyes wide open. It was not until he listened to the explanation given by Archie that he finally understood the situation.

He’s right. Only we, Mommy, and Aunt Madilyn. know that we’re Daddy’s sons. If none of us say anything, Daddy will never find out. Daddy only did that to protect Mommy.

Even so, the boys were satisfied. At least we can be sure that Daddy loves Mommy sincerely. They will end up together one day! I wonder if Mommy had seen the statement…

Estella, on the other hand, was confused to see the boys beaming all day.

The boys were exhilarated for nearly the whole day after seeing the announcement in the morning. When night fell, Roxanne had just stepped into the house when Archie and Benny flung. themselves at her in excitement. “Mommy!” She was slightly perplexed by their gleeful demeanor. “What’s going on? Did something nice happen in the kindergarten?”

As soon as she ended her sentence, she glanced at Estella and was puzzled. If something did happen in the kindergarten, why isn’t Essie acting the same way as them?

Upon detecting his mother’s confusion, Archie said, “Didn’t you see the news on the internet?”

That confounded Roxanne even further. What news on the internet? Excitedly, Benny added, “Mr. Farwell claimed that we’re his children, just like Essie!”

Did I hear that right? Lucian said Archie and Benny are his children? How’s that possible? Roxanne was stunned. He could tell his mother was befuddled, so he grabbed the laptop, clicked on a public forum, and showed it to her.

Farwell Group’s announcement was still trending at the top of the website, Roxanne clicked on the announcement and read its content. When she finished perusing the announcement, she widened her eyes in shock. Lucian really did say that!

“Are we really Mr. Farwell’s children, Mommy?” Benny feigned innocence as he stared at his mother, pretending he had no clue about his background. If Mommy says yes, then we’ll be able to call him “Daddy” in the future!

The little boy was over the moon at the thought of that possibility. Roxanne looked away, avoiding her son’s gaze. “There’s a reason for him to say that.”

She was indirectly answering in the negative. Disappointment surfaced in Benny’s eyes as he asked, “If that’s not the case, why did he say that?”

Her line of sight landed on the screen again. After seeing that announcement and the netizens’ comments, I’m absolutely certain Lucian doesn’t know the boys’ actual background. Otherwise, he would’ve demanded an explanation from me, which he didn’t. I have a pretty good guess as to why he said that, though. He just wanted to protect my reputation after seeing unsavory remarks about me. Still, I’m shocked he’s willing to do this for my sake.

Roxanne had to admit that when Benny asked her that question, she felt the urge to reveal the whole truth to him. However, this matter had stayed hidden as a secret for so many years that she was afraid to tell him the truth. She didn’t know if the boys would blame her when they learned the truth. Also, she had no ideal whether Lucian would reprimand her for selfishly keeping this a secret all these years.

“Okay then.” Since his mother didn’t want to talk about the matter, Benny sensibly changed the topic instead of pressing on. “Mr. Farwell’s saying that because he wants to help you, right?”

A wide, innocent smile returned to his face. When Roxanne met his eyes, she nodded while wearing a complicated expression, for she couldn’t bear to disappoint the boy by shaking. her head in denial again.

His smile grew even more sincere. “Mr. Farwell treats you well, Mommy! It will be so nice if he’s our daddy. You should accept his proposal, Mommy!”

Roxanne was moved when she heard Benny’s sincere words, and she began to waver. Lucian had already laid the groundwork. If Roxanne took the chance and told him the real identities of Archie and Benny, they could let things fall into place and be together. That way, they could also provide the three kids with a complete, happy family.

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