The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 696 You Still Remember Me

When Roxanne checked her phone and saw that it was noon, she realized she had forgotten to discuss lunch with Archie and Benny when she left earlier.

"Excuse me, I need to make a phone call," Roxanne said apologetically as she stood up.

Jack wasn't sure what she was up to, but he didn't bother to ask her about it. He simply nodded in response and watched as she made her way to a quiet corner of the restaurant. Archie and Benny were watching TV with Estella at home when they heard the phone ringing.

Knowing that their mother was the only one who would call that landline, they immediately rushed over to answer the phone.

"When are you coming back, Mommy? Essie came over to play! We're keeping her company right now!" Benny asked while glancing at Estella.

He then passed the phone over to Estella and motioned at her to say something.

with a wide

Estella's adorable voice. "Hi, Essie!

rain yesterday. I was worried that you might

Essie, but I probably won't be back for a while. I'll have

Estella answered with a

Archie and Benny to take good care of Estella before hanging up the phone. After that, she prayed

you home?" Roxanne

"Of course I am! It wasn't easy getting a few days off work,

for days just to get

themselves at my house. I didn't have time to prepare

since she cared deeply

some thought, Madilyn decided to just order takeout for herself

kids made sure to check the intercom to confirm it was her before opening

eyes lit up with excitement when he saw