Roxanne’s eyes brimmed with helplessness as she watched Lucian’s leaving silhouette.

Meanwhile, the three children were playing happily outside when they saw Lucian emerge with a scowl on his face. The sight instantly caused their smiles to freeze.

“Daddy…” Estella warily grabbed hold of Lucian’s sleeve. “Did you argue with Ms. Jarvis again?”

Given how hard it was for Lucian and Roxanne to mend ties, she didn’t want to see them on bad terms again.

Archie and Benny, too, gave him a look of concern.

Made aware of his glowering expression, Lucian quickly regained his composure and tousled the children’s hair. “It’s nothing. We just have different opinions about work.”

Since Roxanne had often used the same excuse every time they quarreled, his words served to deepen the children’s suspicions.

Cognizant of what was going through their minds, Lucian comforted them, “I’ll come and see you again tomorrow.”

That was his way of promising that he would return.

the children’s concerns eased as they bid

the next few days, Lucian would have dinner at Roxanne’s house under

would then claim that

former had no choice but to accommodate

stayed in Roxanne’s house and had

call Lucian to inquire

Pearson, is Essie not feeling well the last

by the question. “What? Why

began

sick, she could pretend

hasn’t come to school recently, so I thought she

words caused Aubree’s face

Although she had contacted him a few times, he would quickly brush her off. Thus, she had no idea what was

to have missed

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