The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 551

Roxanne was stunned as she instinctively recalled the sudden kiss on the stage at the mention of Sleeping Beauty.

"Ms. Jarvis?" Jerking out of her reverie, Roxanne forced a smile at Estella before telling her the tale of Sleeping Beauty.

The child paid close attention and fell asleep shortly after Roxanne finished.

Covering the child with the quilt, Roxanne lay down beside her.

Although she felt physically tired after running around an entire day, her mind was still in restless turmoil when she closed her eyes.

She couldn't help blaming herself despite having found Benny.

Aside from that, Estella's mention of Sleeping Beauty kept reminding her of the kiss during the play, and she couldn't seem to shake it off her mind.

Despite lying in bed for an indeterminate amount of time, Roxanne could not fall asleep.

time and seeing that it was almost

are a few red wine bottles at the bar. Maybe I'll sleep better

from her room, she frowned slightly when she saw that it was

is alone downstairs. Could

Roxanne slowed down.

want to go down and face the man alone

with herself whether or not to return to her room, Lucian's voice sounded. "Can't

her steps. After a long hesitation, she decided

did you know

seated on the couch, dealing with some work. He glanced up upon hearing her words. "I heard the door open, and the kids should be asleep now. You are the only one left." Roxanne nodded in comprehension. "Are you not done with work?" she asked with polite

you? Why can't

she should broach

from losing Benny, the other reason was

could speak. "Are

man's eyes remained fixated in her

hesitated for a moment before nodding in silent

eyes grew slightly

expected it. The woman did not look good when the child had gone missing. He reckoned