Chapter 1443

“Mommy, is Mr. Farwell coming to pick us up?” Benny’s eyes shone with anticipation. The children clustered around Roxanne as she emerged from the kitchen. Returning her son’s watch, she reassured them, “Mr. Farwell is working on a solution. Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let them near.”

Benny, refastening his watch, looked earnestly at his mother. “Don’t be afraid, Mommy. Archie and I will protect you and Essie!” Roxanne smiled, kissing his forehead. “Thank you, boys.”

Leading them upstairs, Roxanne peered out the window at the throng of reporters. A sight that filled her with concern greeted her. Madilyn had called earlier, mentioning a plan without specifics. Worried Madilyn might act impulsively, Roxanne hoped to find a solution before her friend did anything reckless. Lost in thought, she was startled by Benny’s tug on her sleeve. “Mommy, look!”

Roxanne followed his gaze. A helicopter was slowly approaching their house. She wondered if she was imagining things, but the helicopter continued its descent, seeming to prepare for a landing nearby. The sight shocked her. It was the children’s first helicopter sighting, and they erupted in excited cheers.

“It must be Mr. Farwell!” Benny’s eyes glistened. He longed to rush outside. Archie watched intently, silently vowing to buy his own—a bigger one—someday. Estella, bewildered, clung to Roxanne’s sleeve, her gaze flitting between the helicopter and the boys’ contrasting reactions. Roxanne hugged Estella, then turned her attention to the ground floor.

The helicopter’s rotors grew louder as it approached. The reporters, noticing the commotion, looked up. The downwash from the descending helicopter forced them back. “Mr. Farwell! It’s Mr. Farwell!” someone shouted. The reporters frantically began snapping pictures.

The helicopter finally hovered level with the balcony. Roxanne, her brow furrowed slightly, rose with the children to get a better view. This must be part of Madilyn’s plan, she thought.

Reaching the balcony, they saw the helicopter, a breath away. The door slowly opened, revealing a smiling Madilyn. “Archie, Benny, I’m here to pick you up! Don’t I look cool?”

The children’s eyes sparkled. “You’re awesome, Aunt Madilyn!” they exclaimed.