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 that her

He could feel a confused torrent of emotions

is happier with Roxanne.

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

to suggest that the two boys accommodate Estella when Benny added, “Essie is also very good

disbelief, who nodded

Estella patted her chest confidently, her face full

more convincing. “All righi. I’ll

children. Archie and Benny delved at once into detailed and long-winded specifics

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

midnight when he spoke again. After suggesting that

only put up with his presence for Estella’s sake. After the door shut behind him, she took Estella to

seethed throughout his journey

furrowed his brows at the

come home, huh?” Sonya reprimanded