Upon obtaining the answer he desired, Lucian raised his eyebrow. “I shall graciously accept your invitation, then.”

When Roxanne heard that, she still felt a little awkward, even though she was the one who asked him to join her for dinner.

It was a rare harmonious moment between them.

To her surprise, Lucian proceeded to ask, “Do you need any help?”

That rendered Roxanne speechless for a few seconds.

After snapping back to reality, she shook her head awkwardly. “No need. You can help me watch over the children instead.”

A hint of disappointment was visible on his face, though he still nodded in agreement.

that, but he just leaned against the kitchen entrance and gazed at her. His action

explained, “I can watch them from here. Besides, you’re eager to learn the results of my investigation, no? I can reveal a little bit to you first while you

uncomfortable, Roxanne quietly returned to preparing dinner because she was

the past, working in the kitchen countless times to prepare my meals.

for a long while in the living room before they approached the kitchen

uttered in unison on their way to

they saw the scene in the room, they kept quiet so as not

painting of Lucian, strapping as always, and Roxanne,

they all sneaked back into the living

movements, Lucian glanced behind

when he saw them before shifting

her, Roxanne felt slightly tense and moved

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