The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 430

Roxanne's words caused Lucian to cock his brow as he looked down at Estella, whose hand he was holding.

Estella, visibly nervous, was hanging her head in dejection as she tightened her grip on his hand.

Trailing his gaze and noticing the disappointment on Estella's face, Roxanne felt her heart melt.

In the past, Estella would have jumped with joy at the sight of her. But on that day, she looked apprehensive and was wary of getting close.

It must be because I told her to keep her distance before I went overseas the last time. Archie and Benny have been talking about her when they are home. She must be missing me.

Roxanne sighed in her heart. She leaned closer to stroke Estella's hair before consoling her, "I'm all right. I just didn't want you to worry. Look, don't I look fine to you?"

Roxanne's palm, briefly hesitated before pursing

Roxanne's tender smile brimmed with

then did Estella gradually curl her lips, albeit lacking in courage to approach Roxanne

a long while, the curious Archie and Benny went to the

they saw the two visitors at the door, both of them exchange

were delighted to see Essie but were reluctant to let Lucian

felt conflicted and didn't know how

they finally came

a glance. "Have you finished

before giving Lucian a wary look. "Mr. Farwell,

slight frown, Lucian replied earnestly, "It's

acknowledgment, giving the brothers

hostility toward Lucian, and she didn't like it. She hoped they would like both Roxanne and

the brothers knitted

her attention to Estella. "Essie, have you had breakfast? Why don't you come in and join