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

her confusion, Lucian 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

preparing

in the kitchen countless times to prepare my meals. However, I never

while in the living room before they

“Mommy?” they uttered in unison on

scene in the room, they kept quiet so as not to disturb their

painting of Lucian, strapping as always, and Roxanne, busying in the

Archie shushed his siblings before they all sneaked

hearing the children’s movements,

before shifting his attention back

at her, Roxanne felt slightly tense and moved

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