Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 167

Roxanne was a little confused by the little girl’s actions.

The boys had been intcracung with Estella long enough that they knew what she meant by observing her expressions and gestures. On the other hand, it remained an elusive task for Roxanne

Estella was becoming anxious at Roxanne’s prolonged confusion. Once more, she pointed to the room and then to herself while pouting.

Roxanne was more bewildered than ever.

“Essie means to tell you that she assembled that part, Mommy,” Archie explained.

Comprehension dawned on Roxanne’s face au last. Smiling so broadly that her eyes were crinkled, she gushed, “That’s a lot of bricks, Estella! Great job!”

Estella’s eyes sparkled at the compliment from the beautiful woman she held in such high regard. As she turned to look at her father, her little face shone with similar excitement.

The four of them got along well together. Lucian knew what it meant when he suddenly met the expectant look of his daughter, though he could not think of any words of praise of his own except to give her an approving nod. “Well done, Essie.”

broadly

darkened a little at his daughter’s delight. He could feel a confused torrent of emotions welling up

obvious that Essie is happier with Roxanne. I’ve

a Lego palace, Benny was not satisfied. He grabbed his mother’s hand coyly. “This castle was too simple, Mommy. Could you get us

when Benny added, “Essie is also

Archie in disbelief, who nodded

confidently,

any more convincing. “All righi. I’ll get you

delved at once into detailed and long-winded specifics of the

by the door, Lucian watched the four of them enjoying themselves. He remained silent for

spoke again. After suggesting that the children be

presence for Estella’s sake. After the door shut behind him,

seethed throughout his

arriving, he furrowed his brows at the sight of a figure seated

you still remembered to come home, huh?”