The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 284 I Did Not Take Care Of Her

After the meal, Lucian told Cayden to send Archie and Benny back home to rest while he stayed in the ward with Roxanne so they could both keep Estella company.

Roxanne couldn't bear to leave the little girl alone in the ward. Estella was still afraid and refused to release her grip on the corner of Roxanne's clothes. Roxanne felt guilty at the sight of Estella's pale face. She caressed Estella's cheek and apologized, "I shouldn't have rejected you this afternoon. I'm really sorry." Estella shook her head silently.

The guilt in Roxanne's heart remained, and she looked downcast.

Regret had overwhelmed her when she learned of Estella's disappearance.

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Now that she knew that Estella was emotionally affected by the incident, she got so heavy-hearted that she could barely breathe.

"It has nothing to do with you." Lucian's brows knitted together when he heard her blaming herself.

out a smile and glanced at him

experienced losing her child, so there was no way Lucian could

a few moments before saying, "If you say

that, Roxanne shot him

her lips and

and walked toward the bed. He stopped beside Estella and said, "I should've stopped Essie in time. It was my fault; I didn't take good care of her." Seemingly displeased, Estella whipped her head away. Her cheeks

knew Essie was upset. I should've said no to Aubree's suggestion. If I

hated Aubree but didn't reject

her head around and

her, and she

take care of her and had caused her

he took care of Estella previously, Roxanne

Essie has

was thinking. He heaved a sigh of relief when he noticed

say anything else to divert their attention, his phone

saw that it