Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 710 Hugging Her

Roxanne could clearly hear the children’s voices. Unbidden, a strange feeling rose within her. However, it was soon engulfed by a wave of guilt.

Just half an hour ago, she had a falling out with the man beside her. And now, she lost her balance and fell into Lucian’s arms when they were merely playing a game with the children.

To anyone else, however, her actions might very well seem deliberate. Only she herself knew that it was truly an accident on her part. But if I were to clarify things now, I’d only make myself look all the more suspicious…

She rested in the man’s embrace stiffly, her emotions a jumbled mess. On the contrary, Estella was still immersed in the game. She emphatically ordered, “Everyone isn’t to move!”

Archie and Benny immediately answered in the affirmative. Upon receiving no response from the two adults, Estella stared at them with feigned sternness, her expression solemn.

eyes. If I were to listen to Essie and remain still,

tried to break

reminded in a low voice beside her ear. Hearing that, Roxanne once again went stiff. She could almost sense Estella’s tangible gaze on

she couldn’t quite see the little girl’s countenance from her angle, she could imagine

sheer delight. As Lucian hugged Roxanne, he dipped his eyes and stole a peek

amused. Still, he obligingly held the woman in his arms without moving a

 Roxanne promptly went tense when she distinctly heard his laughter. She lifted her eyes and glanced

face hadn’t faded completely. When their eyes met, there was still a hint of tenderness in his eyes. She was initially irked, but upon beholding his charming smile, she swiftly plunged into a

I’ve seen him smile like