Glimpsing the grin on Lucian’s face, Roxanne was stunned for a moment. Then, faint shades of crimson stained her cheeks.

She only snapped back to her senses after a while, upon which she guiltily turned back around and continued cooking.

Meanwhile, Lucian watched behind her with his arms crossed.

When she had finished cooking, he helped to carry the dishes out and lay the table.

Archie, Benny, and Estella, on the other hand, had long since seated themselves at the dining table in proper order.

Dinner was a warm and cozy event.

After dinner, Lucian ordered the children to play in the living room while he went to the study upstairs with Roxanne.

“What’s the good news?”

Sheer mystification deluged Roxanne. I wonder what exactly it is that he’s acting so mysterious.

expression turned solemn. “I think I’ve ferreted out the person who

changed slightly, anxiety marring her features.

stared at

we discussed this subject, she had been reluctant to suspect Colby for no other reason than they had worked together for many years. I wonder if she’d be able to accept it if I were

his initial plan and waiting

truly Mr. Damaris?” Upon receiving no response from him after some time, Roxanne couldn’t

put his thoughts away, his gaze darkening a shade. “You’re

no sooner had I said there was progress in

this while that I hazarded such a guess. So, who else could it be if

face. “That day, only the three of you were at

he was steering her into directing

the only person left other

move ages ago! Even if he were jealous that I got to take the lead in this

Roxanne couldn’t fathom

Lucian’s heart inexorably grew heavy. “At present, he’s

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