His heart sank when the realization hit him. “What’s wrong?”
Archie glanced at Benny and Estella. “Are you free now? Can you come and pick us up?”
Lucian’s frown deepened. “Where is your mommy? What happened to you?”
His first a*sumption was that something had happened to them. Otherwise, there was no reason for Archie to make that request.
A few seconds of silence ensued before Archie replied, during which Lucian heard someone sobbing in the background. This further affirmed his suspicion.
“Our car hit a tree, and—”
Before Archie could explain Benny and Estella’s condition, Lucian cut in, “Are you all right? Are you badly hurt? I’ll come to you right now!”
As he spoke, he strode toward the elevator quickly.
Archie hurriedly explained, “We didn’t get hurt, but Benny and Essie are s
