The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 997 Win Her Over

After staying up the entire night, Roxanne got up super early the next morning. She wanted to leave as soon as possible for the research institute because Jack was scheduled to deliver the medicinal herbs on time.

Hence, she did not want to keep him waiting. With that thought in mind, Roxanne tried to stay awake. Upon getting dressed, she went downstairs, only to be greeted by two concerned children at the dining table.

Roxanne sat down next to Archie and Benny. Then, she gave them both a peck on the cheek like she always did. When she lifted her head, she noticed faint dark circles under the kids' eyes.

She frowned immediately and asked, "You two didn't have a good night's sleep?" The boys shook their heads, feeling guilty. Benny answered in a piping voice, "I had a nightmare and caused Archie to sleep poorly."

Though feeling groggy, Roxanne could tell that it was just an excuse. She snapped her brows together and said, "You can come over and look for me the next time you have a bad dream."

The little boy nodded obediently in response.

Thereafter, Roxanne said nothing as she started eating her breakfast.

finish it as fast as she could in order to leave for

finished eating, the

for a second before

it was, a deep frown instantly marred her

medicinal herbs at

flashed a smile. "I hope I didn't

shook her

so I'm here to pick you up while my assistant looks after

unwell some time back, and I felt really bad for not visiting them for the longest

are Mr. Farwell and Essie

glance at the man standing before her, then at the kids. For a

recalled the

Lucian and Estella were here, they were all beaming happily, but the smiles on their faces froze when they saw who was at the door. They failed to hide their disappointment. "Hi, how have you been? It's been

to their senses, Archie and Benny greeted him

help but ask, "Are

as he could remember, each time Jack appeared, Roxanne would follow him

"You are such a clever boy, Benny! Yes, I'm afraid