"Mommy’s going to be fine.”

Even though the situation was dire, he had no idea how to tell them the truth.

Moreover, if Rosalie was awake, she would not want her children to worry about her.

He did not say it explicitly, but his response implied agreement with Estie's words.

The children had a vague sense that something truly bad had happened to their mother.

Estie lowered his head, unable to find the words to express her feelings.

Nox was upset too, but he had grown accustomed to being