Chapter 1067 Only Friends

After Archie found Estella, he summoned Benny. “Let’s head inside and listen to what Mommy is talking about with Mr. Damaris.” Upon hearing that suggestion, the other two agreed.

They opened the door carefully and saw Roxanne sitting on the single-seat couch and chatting with Jack. Both adults had a smile on their faces.

The alarm bells in the children’s minds rang loudly the instant they noticed the faint smile on Roxanne’s face. Estella acted against her usual behavior and sprinted straight to Roxanne’s side.

“Essie?” It was only then Roxanne noticed the children had returned. Jack gave Roxanne and Estella the once-over and said half-intentionally, “I can see the resemblance even clearer like this.”

That sent Roxanne into a panic. Innocently, Estella asked Roxanne, “What resemblance, Ms. Jarvis?”

Roxanne patted her head, shot a look at Jack, and said, “It’s nothing. It’s just a random comment from Mr. Damaris.” Then she stood up and faced Jack. “Is there anything else, Mr. Damaris?”

tell she was hinting for him to leave. He smiled at the kids and said, “It’s almost noon. Even though I’ve known the boys for a long while now, I still haven’t had the

implying something? Also, his pretext for inviting the children to lunch is

ready to reject the offer on

her surprise, before she could speak, Estella’s voice rang out. “Thank

boys nodded in

direct, which prompted Jack to raise

a few seconds before she returned to her senses and smiled at Jack apologetically. “I’m sorry. Mr.

his feet. “Very well, then. I’ll take my leave

to send him out

was far enough away, the children glanced at Roxanne before returning

lying

confounded by their reaction until she realized they

of Jack the way they assume I do, I don’t have a future with Lucian. Yet, I can’t help but feel guilty when I face

disappointment and tugged at the hem

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