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

time dinner was done. With

smile, "Be a good girl, Essie. I'll be collecting all of you from

reassurances

to bid Lucian goodbye, his

her tongue tactfully, she watched as Lucian

Roxanne before heading off to the balcony

off to answer his call, their eyes lit up at the

ran off before Roxanne could even say a

smiling in resignation, went along by playing hide and seek with

big, Archie and Benny would always end up hiding in the same few places. Once Roxanne found them with little effort, the three of them set off in search of Estella "Mommy." Benny gave Roxanne's sleeve a gentle

it was still trying to wiggle its way toward the corner. Unaware that she had been discovered and clueless about how obvious her hiding spot was, Estella was

adorable movements, Roxanne instinctively looked

on the phone. Looks like it will be a while before he

Benny to be quiet so

boys, aware of their mother's intention, played along by calling out Estella's