Heartrending Choices

“You guys are right. All right, then. I’ll get going first. See you all,” Lucian said after a pause, pursing his lips.

Since he had unilaterally called off his engagement with Aubree, and the news was not made public yet, Lucian thought he should only let them know later.

Archie and Benny were surprised and disappointed when Lucian actually agreed so readily.

So, he’s really getting married to that woman. Does this mean he doesn’t want us anymore?

The disgruntlement evoked by this thought was apparent on the children’s faces, and they replied curtly, “Goodbye, Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian was puzzled by their sudden change of attitude. The man wondered if he had done anything wrong to upset them, aside from his engagement with Aubree.

Earlier on, he had found Archie and Benny strangely distant, so he had decided to leave them alone. Yet when he actually did so, the two boys suddenly seemed disturbed by his departure.

Seriously… What’s the matter? I can’t think of a reason for their behavior.