The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 710 Hugging Her

Roxanne could clearly hear the children's voices. Unbidden, a strange feeling rose within her. However, it was soon engulfed by a wave of guilt.

Just half an hour ago, she had a falling out with the man beside her. And now, she lost her balance and fell into Lucian's arms when they were merely playing a game with the children.

To anyone else, however, her actions might very well seem deliberate. Only she herself knew that it was truly an accident on her part. But if I were to clarify things now, I'd only make myself look all the more suspicious...

She rested in the man's embrace stiffly, her emotions a jumbled mess. On the contrary, Estella was still immersed in the game. She emphatically ordered, "Everyone isn't to move!"

affirmative. Upon receiving no response from the two adults, Estella stared at them

eyes. If I were to listen to Essie and remain still, I'd have to continue staying in his arms... Worse still, the kids' gazes have been fixated on us

She tried to break free from Lucian's arms, but

awaiting your reply," Lucian reminded in a low voice beside her ear. Hearing that, Roxanne once again went stiff.

she couldn't quite see the little girl's countenance from her angle, she could imagine her pitiful expression. Ultimately, she relented

wore expressions of sheer delight. As Lucian hugged Roxanne, he dipped his eyes and stole a peek at the children's expressions. Without fail, he clocked

true motive in suggesting the game, he felt touched yet amused. Still, he obligingly held the woman

went tense when she distinctly heard his laughter. She lifted her eyes and glanced

was still a hint of tenderness in his eyes. She was initially irked, but upon beholding his

trance.