“If you do that, they’ll find out about me being sick,” Roxanne protested with a hesitant look in her eyes. She didn’t want the kids to worry about her at all.
“We’ll tell them you caught a cold after getting off the plane, so I had you sent to a hospital for treatment. They’re still kids, so I don’t think they’d be able to find out the truth,” Lucian suggested after giving it some thought..
Roxanne still felt it wasn’t a good idea, but decided to go along with it anyway. Lucian then stepped aside and gave Cayden a call. Having dropped off Madilyn and Elektra, Cayden had just arrived at the hospital when he got Lucian’s call.
“I have sent Ms. Lane and Ms. Xander home safely, Mr. Farwell,” Cayden reported immediately after answering the phone.
“Got it. I need you to head over to the manor and bring the kids over,” Lucian replied.
Cayden froze. “I thought you wanted to keep this a secret from the kids?”
Wouldn’t they find out what happened if I bring them over to the hospital?
“I want you to go pick them up tonight. If they ask any questions, just tell them that Roxanne is being treated at a hospital because she had a fever after getting off the plane,” Lucian replied.
As Lucian had already come up with an excuse, Cayden knew better than to say any further. He then waited till it was nighttime before heading over to the manor as instructed.
The three kids came rushing over the moment his car pulled up in the courtyard. The excited smiles on their faces faded the moment they saw Cayden step out of the car. “Oh, it’s you, Mr. Lawson…”
Cayden felt his heart ache when he saw how disappointed they were. “Come on, I’ll bring you kids to see your mommy and daddy.”
Their eyes lit up when they heard that, but the look of joy was soon replaced with concern when they recalled what Roxanne said. “Mommy told us to wait for her at home.” Archie stared at Cayden as he asked, “Did something happen to our mommy, Mr. Lawson?”
Why else would Mommy not answer our calls and send Mr. Lawson over to pick us up? Benny and Estella, too, grew worried after hearing what Archie said. Cayden felt bad for lying to them, but he knew he had no choice but to do so.
“It’s not that serious. Mrs. Farwell had a fever on the way back, so Mr. Farwell brought her to the hospital for an examination. It’s nothing to worry about!”
Seeing as the kids were still doubtful of his words, Cayden added, “If you are still worried, then come with me to the hospital and see for yourselves. Mrs. Farwell wouldn’t have sent me over to pick you kids up if something serious had happened to her, right?”
The kids then decided to believe him for the time being and got into the car after saying goodbye to Catalina.
The atmosphere in the car was particularly gloomy as all three of the kids were in a subdued mood throughout the drive..
Cayden, too, let out a helpless sigh as he didn’t. know how he could comfort them. These kids have no idea that they nearly lost their mother forever…
The car slowly came to a halt in front of the hospital. Cayden got out of the car and whirled around to get the kids out, only to see they were already standing outside, staring up at him with eagerness shining in their eyes, waiting for him to take them inside.
Cayden internally sighed at the kids’ eagerness. Suppressing the upset rising within him, he patted the children’s heads comfortingly. “Let’s head inside.”
The kids nodded obediently and followed him into the building. Before entering the elevator, Cayden sent a message to Lucian, informing his boss of their arrival.
The elevator dinged at the top floor. When the doors slid open, they saw Lucian waiting for them outside.
“Daddy!” The children excitedly dashed out of the elevator and clung onto Lucian’s legs. Lucian gently ruffled the kids’ heads before nodding at Cayden. “Thank you for the trouble. You can take a break tomorrow.”
Cayden complied respectfully before shutting the elevator doors. He left, giving the family some time and space.
“Daddy, where’s Mommy?” Archie urged as he nervously tugged on the hem of Lucian’s shirt. Lucian dropped his gaze to him. “She’s in her room.”
He turned around and led them toward Roxanne’s room. The children trailed after him closely. When they saw their mother lying on the bed, tears started flowing down their cheeks. “Mommy, what happened? Are you okay? We’re so worried about you!”
Their parents didn’t come home for the past few days. Their mother didn’t even pick up her phone. They had been obedient and didn’t cause any trouble, but the truth was, they were sick with worry.
The brave front they held up finally crumbled when they saw Roxanne’s pallor. Roxanne didn’t expect the kids to be so worried. Her heart ached at their tears. She tried to push herself up to get down from the bed.
However, the kids hurriedly raced to her side when they saw her intention. “Mommy, lie back down.”
Roxanne couldn’t do anything but wipe their tears away. “Don’t cry. I’m fine. I was just too tired and slightly feverish for the past two days. I’ll be fine after two days’ rest.” She paused a beat before smiling at them. “Look at me. I’m fine!”
Despite her assurance, Estella’s tears didn’t stop falling. “But… Mommy, you don’t look so good…” she sobbed.
Just like the last time when you fell unconscious. Just recalling the memory flooded Estella with fear. Her grip on Roxanne’s sleeve tightened.
The rims of Roxanne’s eyes turned red. She felt bad about worrying them. “I truly am fine. Have you forgotten that I’m the most amazing doctor? I can cure all kinds of sickness, much less a fever.”
She held their tiny hands and pulled them to her forehead. “Feel that? It’s not hot anymore.” The kids gently rubbed her forehead and nodded while tears continuously rolled down their cheeks.
Roxanne consoled with a smile, “Be good and wait for me at home. I’ll rest in the hospital for two more days, then go back and accompany you.” Benny shook his head. “We want to stay at the hospital with you, Mommy!”
Estella nodded her head firmly, agreeing with Benny’s suggestion. “I want to stay with Mommy too!” Archie didn’t say anything and merely stared at her as he continued crying.
Roxanne patted each child’s head and declined, “You can’t. My fever is gone but not my cold. You’ll contract it if you stay here. I don’t have the energy to treat you now.”
The children pressed their lips into a firm line- an expression of their displeasure. They stood by the bed and stared at her. Their eyes conveyed their desire to stay.
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.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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