After dinner, the kids tactfully went upstairs and gave their parents some privacy.

Roxanne cleared the dining table, and when she was about to do the dishes, Lucian held her hand and pushed her to the side.

“Since you’re tired, go outside and get some rest.”

With that, Lucian rolled up his sleeves and started washing the dishes.

Although that wasn’t the first time Roxanne had seen Lucian do that, she was still surprised by what she saw. If Lucian had treated me this way six years ago, would we be a happy family by now?

Seeing that Roxanne was still there, Lucian started making small talk. “Where’s Lysa? Why is she not here?”

back to reality and answered, “She hasn’t been feeling well,

housekeeper to help

can’t trust anybody else now. Once I’m done with what I’m busy with, I’ll have the time to take care of

While talking, Roxanne yawned.

her before picking up his pace to finish doing the dishes. With the dishes done,

followed him to

temples and said, “Must you keep working with the Damaris family? Since you’re so overworked, perhaps you should cancel the collaboration.

a little when Lucian was

couldn’t help but frown when she heard Lucian’s suggestion. With a straight face, she uttered, “We’ve already signed the contract. How can I just cancel

pay the termination fee for you,”

anti-cancer medication in the local market. If I can develop a new drug, I’m certain I can save a lot of lives.” Roxanne smiled and shook her head. Prior to this, I was adamant about working with the Damaris family because I wanted their ancient medicine books. Now, however, I

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