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.

lowered his gaze and exchanged a knowing look with

hint, moved over, and clung to Roxanne, asking, "Are you still very

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 anniversary celebration, I'll make time to join you in

instantly lit up when she heard that,

change in Estella, and her heart melted.

the way to the classroom, Estella chattered with Roxanne, who entertained

stepped into the classroom, Roxanne felt all eyes

and Benny, and asked, "Are we in the wrong classroom?" The boys shook their heads

saw that the other parents were giving her a weird look.

so she could not understand the hint of

was trying to convince herself to ignore the unwelcome

the class outing to the botanic garden the last time, although she did not recall talking

look at the man behind Roxanne, then moved in and cozied

her.