Chapter 1137

Roxanne was surprised by her sons' words. She knew they had always been sensible and caring toward Estella. However, she hadn't anticipated their concern exceeding even her own.

Benny chimed in sweetly, "Mommy, please talk to Mr. Farwell. We're worried Essie might get bullied, and we won't be there to protect her."

Roxanne's chest tightened at the thought of Estella being bullied. She recalled a previous incident where her sons had intervened when Estella was bullied in their old kindergarten. Now, in a new kindergarten without familiar playmates, Roxanne feared a repetition. She worried, as the boys suggested, that Estella might be ostracized.

Considering this, Roxanne relented. "All right," she said, "I'll speak with Mr. Farwell. That said, you boys need to prepare for a kindergarten transfer."

The boys' eyes lit up. Their mother's willingness to speak with their father meant an end to their silent conflict. Furthermore, since they had initiated the transfer idea, it offered a solution to Estella's deteriorating condition. They readily agreed.

Roxanne smiled, tousling their hair. "It's late. Get some rest."

Having achieved their goal, the boys obediently nodded.

As Roxanne left their room, their conversation replayed in her mind, causing a pang of guilt. She'd always believed adults should handle their issues privately, keeping children uninvolved. Yet, her relationship with Lucian had negatively impacted all three children, especially Estella, whose condition kept relapsing.

Ultimately, Roxanne realized her own indecisiveness was the root cause. Initially aiming to avoid Lucian, she'd become entangled again. Her desire to care for Estella had been hampered by her relationship with Lucian, forcing her into unintentional indifference toward her daughter.

Archie and Benny's words spurred a realization: given her involvement in Estella's life and the impact of her actions on Estella's condition, she needed to be resolute. Regardless of her relationship with Lucian, Estella's well-being must be her priority – stabilizing her condition above all else to avoid future regrets.

Roxanne returned to her room and hesitantly located Lucian's number. They hadn't spoken since their last argument, and he hadn't contacted her either. She hesitated, her finger hovering over the screen, remembering their bitter last interaction and unsure how to initiate contact.

After further hesitation, she glanced at the time—nearly midnight. Lucian was likely asleep. Putting her phone away, she considered another approach: discovering Estella's kindergarten and checking on her during recess. Observing her interaction with other children would ease her worry.

This was Roxanne's final thought as she drifted off to sleep.