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. 

the bar. Maybe I‘ll sleep better after having some red

frowned slightly when she saw that it was brightly

he

Roxanne slowed down. 

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

not to return to her room, Lucian‘s voice

long hesitation, she decided to go

know it was

upon hearing her words. “I heard the door open, and the kids should be asleep now. You are the only one left.”

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

What about you? Why can‘t you sleep?”

frowned, wondering how she

the other reason was more difficult for

sounded again before she could speak. “Are you

remained fixated in

a moment before nodding in silent admittance.

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