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

I'm right, there are a few red wine bottles at the bar. Maybe I'll sleep better after having

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

alone downstairs. Could he be

Roxanne slowed down.

go down and face the man alone

she was debating with herself whether or not to return to her room, Lucian's voice

her steps. After a long hesitation, she decided

did you know

words. "I heard the door open, and the kids should be asleep now. You are

about you?

how she should broach

the other reason was more difficult for her

speak. "Are you still not over

remained fixated in

moment before

grew

did not look good when the child had gone missing.