Leaving The Country After Divorce

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?”

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 chance to treat them to a meal. How about we all

Also, his pretext for inviting the children to lunch

to reject the offer on the

she could speak, Estella’s voice rang out. “Thank you, Mr. Damaris, but

nodded in

which prompted Jack to raise his

she returned to her senses and smiled at Jack apologetically. “I’m sorry. Mr. Farwell will be here soon to pick up Essie, so there’s not enough time for lunch

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

him out with the

away, the children glanced at Roxanne before returning to the living

still lying on the couch made

reaction until she realized they were

with Lucian. While I don’t think of Jack the way they assume I do, I don’t have a future with Lucian. Yet, I

with disappointment