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.

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

what she

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

The children nodded fervently.

to look at the man beside her,

was only after hearing her voice did Lucian

out the slices they had been in charge of, so

watched them with faces full of anticipation when the adults

in surprise and exclaimed, "Essie, yours is amazing! It's delicious! Thank you,

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

thrilled, and she was looking

with wide

did not see the girl's question coming