The Abandoned Wife

Lucian furrowed his brows. He could not help thinking of Roxanne.

How did she manage to make Essie speak gradually?

He was at his wit's end while facing the same problem.

Noticing that Estella only seemed to respond to the mention of Roxanne's name, Lucian inquired again, "Essie, did you want to see Ms. Jarvis that much?"

Estella nodded vigorously and gazed at Lucian expectantly. She seemed to think that he had a way to let her meet Roxanne.

When Lucian saw Estella's hopeful expression, his gaze darkened slightly. He silently averted his gaze. "She likes you very much, Essie. Maybe she's been busy with work lately. Hence, she didn't have time to pick up the boys. Don't worry."

Not receiving the answer she had hoped for, Estella cast her eyes downward dejectedly. She nodded weakly in response.

No matter what Lucian said, Estella only responded by either nodding or shaking her head. She also fumbled around her bag for a notebook, intending to write down her reply for him.

of Roxanne could evoke a more noticeable reaction

persuade her into talking,

could not hold himself back from asking Estella. "Can you tell me why you're willing to talk at Ms. Jarvis'

nor a shake

distraught at the thought of her time

with Ms.

paper, Lucian handed the items to Estella. "If you don't want

wanted to

across Lucian's face when he read Estella's

boys are the reasons why

Lucian thought that Estella would only relax when she was around Roxanne due to

would

"Do you like Archie and Benny very

nodded firmly

to me ever since our first meeting. They also protected me in kindergarten. With the