Yearning Bonds and Unexpected Encounters

Estella blinked, and her sobs reduced. Still in disbelief, she pursed her lips. She had heard Lucian talking to her teacher with her own cars, and the two boys were absent from kindergarten that day. How could there be such a coincidence? Lucian sensed her doubt, which made him feel even more helpless. “There’s no need for me to lie to you. They didn’t go to school today because they were unwell. You’ll see them tomorrow.” Estella continued to purse her lips aggrievedly. Suspicion was written all over her face. Lucian was at a loss for what to do. “How should I make you believe me?” Never did he expect Archie and Benny to have such an important place in Estella’s heart. They were so important to the point that she did not believe his words. Estella hesitated for a moment and let Catalina put her down. She then picked up a small notebook from the pile of mess and scribbled something while sobbing. Her squiggly writing read: Confirm! She wanted to hear the boys tell her that they were no