The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 713 The Man Sleeping Soundly

The children weren't much help in the kitchen, but with them around, Roxanne's turbulent emotions slowly subsided. When she came out after cooking dinner, she immediately spotted Lucian sitting on the couch.

He seemed to be rather tired, for he had already dozed off while they were preparing dinner. His head tipped slightly to the side, and he half-leaned against the couch. Even while asleep, he was still as elegant

as ever.

to not make too

gaze. The instant they laid eyes on the sleeping man, a glimmer of bemusement flashed across

would usually settle work matters whenever he was free. But today, he actually fell asleep. Has he been too exhausted from

at Estella in confusion. When Estella's eyes fell on the man asleep on the couch, the smile on her face gradually faded. Her

having insomnia, but he has a lot of work during the day. So, things have been pretty bad." While Lucian had never mentioned that to her, she overheard his conversation with Catalina. Learning that her father had been

Can you please help Daddy?" Estella cautiously grasped the hem of the woman's shirt. The worried look on the girl's face made Roxanne's heart ache.

in the afternoon. "Daddy's condition has persisted for several days." Estella gave

moment, she agreed with a smile, "Okay. We'll

Roxanne stroked her head. Then, she had dinner with the three children while the food was still hot. Knowing that Lucian was