Leaving The Country After Divorce

Lucian didn’t expect his father to be in such a hurry to go and pick Estella up.

After hanging up the phone, he glanced at the time. Seeing that it was still relatively early, he wanted to phone Roxanne to inform her about the situation. But on second thought, he snagged his jacket and went downstairs.

Downstairs, Catalina had just prepared dinner. When she saw her employer coming down, she hollered, “The food is ready, Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian halted in his steps for a fleeting second. “Go on and eat. I’m not having dinner at home.”

Having said that, he left in huge strides without waiting for a response from her.

Catalina stared at the man’s back, bewildered for a moment. In the next heartbeat, understanding dawned upon her.

Aha! Who else could induce such an expression on Mr. Farwell’s face? He must be on his way out to visit Ms. Jarvis once more. Thus, he’s also likely having dinner there!

Roxanne had just finished cooking dinner and led the three children to the dining table. They had all taken their seats when the doorbell outside rang.

Putting the fork in her hand down, she got up for a look. The instant she saw the person on the screen, she was momentarily stunned before she spun on her heel and went to open the door.

was waiting at the door, tenderness showing in his

the man’s demeanor toward her had

used to seeing him with such an expression, Roxanne still

only ever been cold to the

staying away for two days?” Corralling her thoughts, she regarded Lucian

back from Miralaea, Madilyn suggested that they avoid meeting each other for the next two days on the off chance that someone might spot them

Roxanne’s plan, but she didn’t expect Lucian to

the door quirked a brow, his tone teasing. “Shouldn’t you allow me in first if you want to avoid

flittered across Roxanne’s eyes, and she hastily turned sideways to allow him

It wasn’t until after she had darted her eyes around and

sight of her all tense and wary, Lucian assured in a deep voice, “Don’t worry. I had

did Roxanne truly

back on track these few days, so she

Estella greatly. They didn’t even bother eating anymore but crowded

still

always thought the man’s character would be off-putting to Archie and Benny. Unexpectedly, he was extraordinarily

the boys almost liked him as much as