Chapter 192 

When Roxanne finished eating her oatmeal, Lucian automatically adjusted her bed for her and put the bowl away. 

away. 

For a long time, both of them just stared at each other without exchanging a word. The silence between them spoke volumes. 

Roxanne had rested for the whole day, so it was difficult for her to fall asleep again. Even so, she shut her eyes, not wanting to interact with Lucian. 

He, on the other hand, was exhausted after a long day. Sleepiness gradually descended upon him, and in the blink of an eye, he dozed off. 

Minutes later, soft rhythmic breathing was the only sound that could be heard in the ward. 

Roxanne slowly opened her eyes and cast a look in his direction. 

His jacket had been placed over her blanket, leaving him with only a thin shirt on. He folded his arms across his chest, seemingly having a rough time resting. 

Roxanne hesitated for a bit before she decided to get up and approach him quietly. Grabbing his jacket from the bed, she gently draped it over him. 

crept up on her when she saw his handsome face close up.

how he sees me now, and neither

of relief rise within her. She strode across the room to switch off the lights, then went back to bed.

thoughts ran past her head, giving

the bed earlier had awakened Lucian, who was a light sleeper. When he heard her footsteps coming toward him, he chose to keep his eyes shut and pretended to be asleep.

and he was able to pick up the faint fragrance that lingered upon her body.

breathing became uneven. Somehow, he had a feeling that her gaze was fixated

her, and his gaze never left the

them

was woken up by a

Ms. Jarvis. They have been asking

voice rang out. “How is Mommy? Is she still sleeping?”

in later.”

he dozed off, the children had already barged into the ward, asking to see Roxanne. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly,

even though he was

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