Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 716 Did You Pick On Her

“Mommy!” Concerned about the interaction between the two adults in the house, the children hadn’t been in the mood to play. The instant they caught sight of Roxanne coming out, they immediately swarmed over to her.

Roxanne smilingly patted them on the head, but her expression was somewhat distracted.

Clocking the look on the woman’s face, Estella tilted her head in puzzlement. She cast her gaze behind Roxanne, but she didn’t see any signs of Lucian.

“Did Daddy pick on you, Ms. Jarvis?” she queried cautiously.

The mention of the man in the house made Roxanne unconsciously frown. Feigning a nonchalant expression, she shook her head with a smile. “Nope.”

Estella stared at her with suspicion written clear in her eyes. “Where is he, then?”

Roxanne turned and glanced in the direction of the living room before replying, “He has just awakened. Perhaps… he’s still sitting on the couch.”

she hastily withdrew her gaze and wanted

didn’t give her that chance. She persistently questioned, “Can you

Roxanne choked.

awakening and what he did after that, she hadn’t the time to take his pulse. She didn’t even know why he was suffering from

caught between

that, Estella looked at her for a long while before declaring firmly, “He picked on

question at all. At the very least, she would have been able to either say yes or no. Her expression now makes it apparent that she didn’t even

pouted in chagrin.

Roxanne’s wrath and embarrassment finally dissipated. She

that she’s certain Lucian picked on me without asking any questions about whatever

avenge you!” Estella gingerly tugged at the hem of Roxanne’s

face turned genuine. “I’m not angry, and your daddy didn’t pick on

saying that, she stroked Estella’s head

little girl scrutinized her for a