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.

it was almost midnight, Roxanne promptly got out of

at the bar.

when she saw that it was

Could he

Roxanne slowed down.

not want to go down and face the

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

After a long hesitation,

you know it was

the kids should be asleep now. You are the only one left." Roxanne nodded in comprehension.

you? Why can't you

how she should broach the

reason was

could speak. "Are you

remained fixated

a moment before nodding in silent

eyes grew slightly

The woman did not look good when the child had gone