It was Lucian’s second time hearing Estella addressing Roxanne in that way in the period of merely one night.

When Lucian saw the girl’s timid look, he frowned but could not bring himself to say anything to her.

Once Estella realized her father was not asking her to change the way she called Roxanne, her eyes lit up, and she turned to look at Archie and Benny with delight on her face.

If Roxanne had not been asleep, the children would have cheered out loud.

Confusion danced across Lucian’s eyes at the sight of their happiness, but he did not ask them any questions. The only thing he said was, “It’s getting late, so hurry back to sleep.”

After making sure that Roxanne was fine and receiving the unexpected surprise, the children quickly agreed to that and followed Lucian out of the ward.

After sending the children back to the ward next door, Lucian found his heart skipping a beat as he looked at the way they were staring at him.

I think I know why they’re happy now.

“Daddy.”

Estella was the closest to Lucian, and she reached out to grab the hem of his shirt.

in his tracks and crouched down to look at her at

Estella then hesitantly asked, “Daddy, are you

added, “You didn’t say anything

it was a silent agreement from her father to call

and Benny were also looking at Lucian with

I can decide on my own. We have to wait until Ms. Jarvis has recovered before asking

children’s eyes dimmed when

disappointment brought a frown to Lucian’s face. He then swore to them, “But before Ms. Jarvis fully recovers, I’ll be taking care of her. So, don’t worry

children that he would try his best to patch things up

that was not an answer the children

nodded fervently. “Got

rest. I’m going

them bobbing their heads, he stood up and left

watched the door close with

Mommy to forgive Mr. Farwell as soon as possible during this time!”

Archie nodded in agreement.

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