The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 515

Roxanne's brows furrowed in reflex. Right as she was about to say something, Benny, as if he could read her mind, changed his request. "You don't have to do it every day; just until the anniversary celebration will do."

In response to Benny backing down, Roxanne sighed in relief and agreed, "All right."

Her answer filled the children's faces with elation.

Meanwhile, displeasure flashed across Lucian's face when he noticed Benny wavering in his stance

He was cognizant of why Benny did it and the reason why Roxanne could readily agree.

Since they were going to be rehearsing for the play, there was no point in her avoiding him for the time being.

Once the anniversary celebration was over, she would then stay as far away from him as she could

by the time dinner was done. With limited time left, they could only rush through the rehearsal before it

was reluctant to leave, Roxanne coaxed her with a smile, "Be a good girl, Essie. I'll be collecting all of you from school tomorrow, and

hearing Roxanne's reassurances did

as Roxanne looked up to bid

as Lucian answered

off to the balcony to take it, leaving

Lucian going off to answer his call, their eyes lit

them ran off

by playing hide and seek with

found them with little effort, the three of them set off in search

trajectory of his gaze, Roxanne saw a dainty pair of legs underneath the curtain. In fact, it was still trying to wiggle its way toward the corner. Unaware that she

instinctively looked at

phone. Looks like it will be a while before he

her gaze, Roxanne gestured at Archie and Benny to be quiet so that they could continue the game with Estella for

mother's intention, played along by calling out