Archie and Benny exchanged gazes when they saw Estella in such a state. They found her cute yet pitiful at the same time.

“We weren’t feeling well this morning. We’re much better now. Don’t worry,” Archie reassured earnestly.

Benny turned to Essie and made a face. “Look at you, all scared like that. We’re just taking a day off. Can’t you be away from us for just a day? You little minion.”

A sense of relief washed over Estella when she heard their words, and she broke into a ...