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.

evoke a more noticeable reaction

tried to persuade her into

me why you're willing to talk at Ms. Jarvis' house? How did she teach you to

nor a

more distraught at the thought of her time

stay with Ms.

Estella. "If you don't want to talk, you can write it down

with Roxanne, he could not send Estella to her. Therefore, he wanted to see if he could

across Lucian's face when he

boys are the reasons why Essie

Roxanne due to her affection

Archie and Benny would play

"Do you like Archie and Benny

nodded firmly

me in kindergarten. With the two of them around, the other kids didn't dare to bully me anymore. I feel like a princess o kindergarten