Jeffrey, Pippa, and Ophelia brought Benny to the infirmary while the other teachers stayed back to take care of the remaining children.
Benny was sobbing uncontrollably, so the atmosphere in the infirmary was incredibly tense.
“Doctor, how is he?” Jeffrey asked in a tight voice when the doctor completed the examination.
Never mind if this had happened in the past. Benny is now Mr. Farwell's son. If something were to occur while he was under my watch in the kindergarten, I can't bear the consequences!
Beside him, Archie and Estella lifted their heads to gaze at the doctor earnestly.
The doctor retrieved a medical kit to dress Benny's scratches. “The abrasions aren't concerning, but I believe he may have a bruised cartilage. It's advisable to take him to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.”
Hearing that, Jeffrey's vision swam, and he nearly stumbled on his feet.
Archie's expression was grim as he led Estella out of the infirmary to call Roxanne.
He knew that Benny's injury was serious as the doctor advised them to send him to the hospital.
Roxanne was immersed in her research for new medication in her laboratory when her phone suddenly lit up, indicating an incoming call. However, she was too busy to take it.
“Dr. Jarvis, it's Archie,” someone told her.
Hearing that, Roxanne put a halt to her work and paused her experiment to answer the call.
As soon as the call was connected, Archie spoke in a rush without giving her a chance to say anything. “Mommy, Benny is hurt. I think he needs to go to the hospital. Are you free to come over now?”
Roxanne was stunned. Benny is hurt?
Archie's voice sounded composed. “If you're busy, I'll call Mr. Farwell.”
“No. Wait for me. I'll be there right away.” Roxanne snapped out of her reverie and asked sternly, “Is your teacher with you? Give the watch to her so I can talk to her.”
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