Chapter 55

Roxanne was stunned as she instinctively recalled the sudden kiss on the stage at the mention of Sleeping Beauty. 

“Ms. Jarvis?” Jerking out of her reverie, Roxanne forced a smile at Estella before telling her the tale of Sleeping Beauty. 

The child paid close attention and fell asleep shortly after Roxanne finished. 

Covering the child with the quilt, Roxanne lay down beside her. 

 

Although she felt physically tired after running around an entire day, her mind was still in restless turmoil when she closed her eyes. 

She couldn‘t help blaming herself despite having found Benny. 

Aside from that, Estella‘s mention of Sleeping Beauty kept reminding her of the kiss during the play, and she couldn‘t seem to shake it off her mind. 

Despite lying in bed for an indeterminate amount of time, Roxanne could not fall asleep. 

Looking at the time and seeing that it was almost midnight, Roxanne promptly got out of bed and went downstairs. 

wine bottles at the bar. Maybe I‘ll sleep better after having some

she saw that it was brightly lit downstairs.

alone downstairs. Could he

Roxanne slowed down. 

did not want to go down and face the man alone at that hour.

not to return to her room, Lucian‘s voice sounded. “Can‘t

her steps. After a long

know it was

with some work. He glanced up upon hearing her words. “I heard the door open, and

nodded in comprehension. “Are you not done with work?” she asked with

about you? Why can‘t you

she should broach the

losing Benny, the other reason was more difficult for her

before she could speak. “Are you still not over the

eyes remained fixated in her direction.

before nodding in silent admittance.

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