In a deep voice, Lucian uttered, “They’re in the room next to this. Since you’ve woken up, I’ll let them have a look at you before asking Cayden to send them back.”

Roxanne agreed to it without hesitation since she did not want the kids to stay in the hospital for too long.

However, Lucian made no moves even after a long while.

Roxanne felt her heart lurch as the scenes of how Lucian showered her with care and concern last night filled her mind.

She initially thought Lucian would head next door to bring the kids over, and she could use the time alone to cool herself down.

Seeing how he remained seated in the room, Roxanne had no idea how to respond.

“Put the needles away,” Lucian said suddenly, with his eyes fixed on the silver needles on the side of her bed that she had yet kept.

Those words left Roxanne frozen in shock.

Then, Lucian’s gaze landed on her face, and in an unhurried tone, he added, “Those needles will scare the kids.”

explained with her instincts, “They won’t. Archie

boys would even help with the

used for acupuncture were actually no different from the forks

darkened. “But Essie will be scared. They already got freaked out by

was promptly taken aback. She almost

Roxanne cast her eyes downward apologetically. “I’m

“I don’t mean it that way. You don’t have

the kids were terrified by what happened the day before, and the sight of

was clear that Roxanne had misunderstood what he

felt his temples

with words.

bed, Roxanne turned around to look at Lucian. “All right, I’ve put them away. You can

her. Ultimately, he gave up on explaining himself and headed next door without saying

close, Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief and immediately

on Lucian when she was in extreme agony last night.

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