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.

forced out a smile and glanced at him without

losing her child, so there

by his words, Lucian fell silent for a few moments

Roxanne shot him

her lips and glared

time. It was my fault; I didn't take good care of her." Seemingly displeased, Estella whipped her head away. Her cheeks were puffed up, and she refused to meet his gaze.

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

reject her

her head around and shot him

that he was trying to console her, and she had to admit that he should

but he had failed to take care of her and

Lucian's negligence when he took care of Estella previously, Roxanne felt

wonder how much Essie

she was thinking. He heaved a sigh of relief when

to divert their attention, his phone rang

glanced at his phone and saw that