The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 716 Did You Pick On Her

"Mommy!" Concerned about the interaction between the two adults in the house, the children hadn't been in the mood to play. The instant they caught sight of Roxanne coming out, they immediately swarmed over to her.

Roxanne smilingly patted them on the head, but her expression was somewhat distracted.

Clocking the look on the woman's face, Estella tilted her head in puzzlement. She cast her gaze behind Roxanne, but she didn't see any signs of Lucian. "Did Daddy pick on you, Ms. Jarvis?" she queried cautiously.

The mention of the man in the house made Roxanne unconsciously frown. Feigning a nonchalant expression, she shook her head with a smile. "Nope." Estella stared at her with suspicion written clear in her eyes. "Where is he, then?"

Roxanne turned and glanced in the direction of the living room before replying, "He has just awakened. Perhaps... he's still sitting on the couch."

Having said that, she hastily withdrew her gaze and wanted to change the subject.

She persistently questioned, "Can you

Roxanne choked.

of Lucian's sudden awakening and what he did after that, she hadn't the time to take his

truly had her caught between a

answer that, Estella looked at her for a long while before declaring firmly, "He picked on you, Ms.

or no. Her expression now makes it apparent that she didn't even have

pouted in chagrin. "Daddy

Roxanne's wrath and embarrassment finally dissipated. She found the situation rather

reason, she's biased toward me, so much so that she's certain Lucian picked on me without

I'll avenge you!" Estella gingerly tugged at the

her solemn expression, the smile on Roxanne's face turned genuine. "I'm not angry, and your daddy didn't pick on me

saying that, she stroked Estella's

the little girl scrutinized her for a

Roxanne bit the bullet and added, "I'll check him out later regarding his insomnia. It shouldn't be