The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 500

"Ms. Jarvis." Estella spoke, gingerly tugging on Roxanne's outfit.

Roxanne dropped her gaze and saw the little girl piteously looking at her with her big round eyes. She seemed to be asking why Roxanne was ignoring her.

Roxame was ruffled by her puppy-dog eyes, but she could only return a forced smile.

Lucian noticed her uneasiness with Estella. His brows furrowed, but he quickly hid his emotions and said, "We are counting on your support to make the play a success, Ms. Jarvis. This will be the kids' first performance, so I hope you can set aside your personal feelings for the benefit of the kids."

Roxanne's expression froze. Her heart was in turmoil, but she put on a nonchalant front. She casually nodded her head and replied, "Don't worry. I will."

As his gaze swept past her face, he could see she had pursed her lips and looked indifferent. Very obviously, she had no intention of engaging with him.

and exchanged a knowing look

clung to Roxanne, asking, "Are you still very

to ignore the little girl anymore. She hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Yes, I'm still busy. But since we promised to take part in the

up when she heard

in Estella, and her heart melted. She could no longer

classroom, Estella chattered with

they stepped into the classroom, Roxanne felt all eyes

her tracks, turned to Archie and Benny, and asked, "Are we in the wrong

nodded, then looked up and saw that the other parents were giving

not understand the hint

has been a while, Ms. Jarvis." Roxanne was trying to convince herself to ignore the unwelcome attention

had met that lady at the class outing to the botanic garden the last time, although she

behind Roxanne, then moved in and

her.