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.

and seeing that it was almost midnight, Roxanne promptly got out

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

room, she frowned slightly when she saw that it was

is alone downstairs. Could he be awake

Roxanne slowed down.

down and face

debating with herself whether or not to return to her

her steps. After a long hesitation, she decided

did you know it

door open, and the kids should be asleep now. You are the only one

you? Why can't

wondering how she should broach the

the other reason was more difficult for

could speak. "Are you still not over the incident of

remained

moment before nodding in silent

eyes grew slightly

the child had gone missing. He reckoned she would not recover from