The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 691 Who Is She With

Lucian's gaze darkened slightly at Archie's reply. Treating a child? Roxanne could be with either Jack or Larry. Lucian clung to the last sliver of hope as he asked Archie and Benny, "Do you remember what the man looked like?"

The boys looked at each other. Benny sensibly remained silent and allowed Archie to take the lead. The elder twin replied somberly, "The man looked very handsome and seemed to be on good terms with Mommy."

He hoped it would remind Lucian that their mother had many admirers and spur him to step up his courtship. Sadly, his plan backfired. He did not know Lucian and Roxanne's relationship had grown tense because of Larry and Jack.

Archie's reply only added to Lucian's suspicions of Roxanne's relationship with the two men.

He thought of asking the boys for more details but decided against it when he noticed their blank expressions. With his brows still knitted, Lucian asked, "How will you go to school later? Do you need me to give you a lift?"

"Mommy already told

to Estella upon hearing

Roxanne had left with another man. In

took his

began doubting her father's ability to woo Roxanne and give her the mother she

discontent and massaged his temples in frustration. Then, he asked Archie and Benny, "Can I leave Essie with you two? I have to get to work, so I won't take a detour to her

jumped at the opportunity to spend time with

relieved to notice the hint of a smile

up at the thought of spending time

daughter best. If he insisted on sending her to kindergarten, she would be mad at him for the rest of

allow her to

leaving Estella in Archie and Benny's care, Lucian waved goodbye to the

instructing him to arrange for some men to watch the house and keep the children safe. Cayden quickly agreed to his