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?”

a veteran in the business industry, he could 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 chance to treat them to

Is he implying something? Also, his pretext

she was ready to

she could speak, Estella’s voice rang out.

nodded

rejection was direct, which prompted Jack

and smiled at Jack apologetically. “I’m sorry. Mr. Farwell will be here soon to pick up Essie, so there’s not

nodded nonchalantly and rose to his feet. “Very

to send him out

glanced at Roxanne before returning

the flowers still lying on

by their reaction until she realized they were staring at

tell what the children were thinking. They want me to be with Lucian. While I don’t think of Jack the way they assume

her eyes with disappointment and tugged