Chapter 1342


    Roxanne was hit by a pang of guilt. “Sorry, I didn’t realize that. I just—”


    She had only subconsciously taken more photos of Este because she was thinking about her.


    Benny was only joking. He immediately exined when he saw that Roxanne had taken the joke


    seriously, “Mommy, I was just kidding! Don’t take it to heart…”


    Then, the boy nted a kiss on Roxanne’s cheek and said sweetly, “We know you love us! We’ve just


    reunited with Essie, and we know you want to make it up to her because we’ve lost so much time with


    her. That’s why you favor her a little. We understand that. Besides, Archie and I will love Essie more


    too!”


    Este’s eyes crinkled into a smile. “I will love Mommy and you guys more too!”


    Roxanne felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted off her chest after hearing Benny. However, she still


    couldn’t help feeling guilty.


    Truth be told, after being separated from Este for so long and finally having her back by her side,


    Roxanne couldn’t deceive herself into believing that she could treat all the children equally. She knew


    that, at least for now, she would favor Este more.


    “Mommy, we’re a bit tired. We want to go sit on the beach for a while,” Archie said.


    He knew Roxanne was still feeling guilty. He thought it was best to give her some alone time to think


    things through.


    Roxanne thought the same.


    She wanted to cool off a little and take some time to think about how she should treat her three


    children. Just when she was considering how to start, Archie’s voice rang out.


    Roxanne shed a grateful smile at the considerate boy. “Go on, but you guys can’t go too far. Be sure


    to keep a distance from the sea and wear your watch properly.


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    Archie nodded and brought his siblings back to the beach.


    “It’s all my fault. I’ve made Mommy upset,” Benny muttered apologetically. Then, he turned to look at


    Este. “What I said earlier was just a joke. I really, really like you!”


    Benny was afraid that Este might take it seriously as well.


    Este hurriedly nodded. She knew Benny was just joking.


    After all, Archie and Benny had always taken good care of her ever since they knew her.


    Este was apt at discerning whether someone was being sincere.


    Benny heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Este nodding. Then, he turned to Archie and said in a


    small voice, “I wish Daddy was here.”


    He can definitely make Mommy feel better.


    With that thought in mind, Benny secretly sent their location to Lucian.


    Daddy wille to find us if I send him the location, right? Mommy will feel so much better with Daddy


    around.


    Benny felt better afterward.


    “Um, why did Mommy refuse Daddy’s proposal?” Este mumbled.


    Despite knowing that she had probably taken Benny’s words the wrong way, Este couldn’t help but


    feel dejected.


    I enjoy both Mommy’s and Daddy’s love, but Archie and Benny receive only Mommy’s love. Aren’t they


    receiving less than me, then? If Mommy and Daddy get together, Daddy will surely treat Archie and


    Benny like his own children.


    Benny stole a nce at Archie after hearing Este.


    We can’t tell her that Mommy refused Daddy because of Grandma, can we?


    It didn’t matter if they knew about it or not since they couldn’t actually do anything substantial about it.


    However, Archie and Benny knew that Este would definitely confront Sonya if she knew about it.


    The boys were afraid that they might identally trouble Roxanne again.