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?”

for a long while now, I still haven’t had the chance

he implying something? Also, his

thought, she was ready to reject

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

nodded

prompted

and smiled at Jack apologetically. “I’m sorry. Mr. Farwell will be here soon to pick up Essie,

and rose to his feet. “Very well, then. I’ll

proceeded to send him out with

away, the children glanced

lying on the couch

confounded by their reaction until she realized they were

of Jack the way they assume

lowered her eyes with disappointment and tugged at the