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.

Estella's side was not. Yet, the boys were still gleeful

had no choice but to compliment them despite what she actually thought about their work. "You've done

a glance at Lucian, who had been silent, before turning back to the children. "I'll cut the cake now,

The children nodded fervently.

and kept one for herself. After that, she turned to look at the man beside her, who

hearing her voice did Lucian turn to look at her and walk

had been in charge of, so Roxanne had to cut three small pieces

faces full of anticipation

and exclaimed, "Essie, yours is

as Roxanne was about to try the next piece, Estella's piping voice sounded beside her. "Ms. Jarvis, can I

she was

wide eyes. Then she turned

did not see the girl's