The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 552 Lucian's face fell slightly.

"I'll leave you to your work, Mr. Farwell. I'm just here for a drink. Don't feel the need to entertain me."

Roxanne inclined her head at him before turning to head to the bar.

The bar was filled with expensive wine, as they were in a presidential suite worthy of the name. Some bottles were even vintage.

Roxanne did not know much about wine other than red wine was a sleeping aid. After perusing the selection, she opened a bottle at random.

When Lucian heard the sound of a bottle opening, he turned around to glance at Roxanne's back. Although he could not see which bottle she had opened, he reminded her, "Red wine will cause a massive hangover. Don't drink too much."

Roxanne grunted nonchalantly in response.

The sound of Roxanne pouring herself wine was the only thing audible in the ensuing silence of the suite.

attention was so focused on her that the contents of his

but she did not feel any drowsiness during a pause for a few seconds to reflect upon her

she poured herself another glass. Before she knew it, she had had

beginning to feel drowsy when she came back to her

not drink anymore, Roxanne got up to return to her room after tidying up the bar. However, she

wrapped around her waist. Lucian's

you to go easy on the red wine." Lucian sounded

have made a fool of herself if he hadn't been

not bring herself to answer although she had heard him. Upon noticing how warm his embrace was, she snuggled

movements. His grp

you feeling? Can you

she could not muster up the energy. Her legs felt like jelly, and she almost fell out of Lucian's arms merely from lifting a foot. Frowning at the state of her

off her feet before she could process what

1. on.

"I can manage..."

down at her. "Let me send you back. Quiet. Don't