The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 819 Abrupt Question

After the plain cake was completed, the children hastily spread the cream on it. Each child had their own idea, so Roxanne split the cake into three sections to let them decorate in their own way. The children clearly thought of the task as something important, for they were cautious as they spread the cream.

Roxanne would glance at the time every once in a while. It was almost time for her to meet Jack, but the children were not done decorating yet.

However, she dared not urge them to hurry when she recalled the unhappy moment earlier. "I'm done!" Estella spoke first.

The two boys followed soon after as they cast a look that told Roxanne they were seeking praises from her.

Roxanne tamped down the urgency she felt and flashed them a smile. She then walked over to the table and glanced at the children's masterpieces.

side was not. Yet, the

she actually thought about their work. "You've done

Lucian, who had been silent, before turning back to the children. "I'll cut

The children nodded fervently.

cut the cake into six simple slices, then passed them to the children and kept one for herself. After that, she turned to look at the man beside her, who showed no signs of wanting to

after hearing her voice did Lucian turn to look

to try out the slices they had been in charge of, so Roxanne had to cut

watched them with faces full of anticipation when the adults

piece. After tasting it, she looked at the girl in surprise and exclaimed, "Essie, yours is amazing! It's delicious! Thank you, Essie." The girl

the next piece, Estella's piping voice sounded beside her. "Ms. Jarvis, can I

thrilled, and she was looking at Roxanne

froze as she looked at the girl with wide

the girl's question coming