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.

the time and seeing that it was almost midnight, Roxanne promptly got out of bed

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

frowned slightly when she saw that

alone downstairs. Could he be awake

Roxanne slowed down.

down and face

to return to her room, Lucian's voice sounded. "Can't

a long hesitation, she

know it

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."

What about you? Why

she should broach the

losing Benny, the other reason was more difficult for her to

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

eyes remained fixated in

hesitated for a moment before nodding in silent

eyes grew

the child had gone missing. He reckoned