The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1054 Mindful of Your Words

Upon realizing Roxanne didn't feel any animosity towards her, Estella leaped into her arms happily. Smiling, Roxanne wrapped her arms around Estella and asked gently, "Why are you with Archie and Benny?' Hearing her question, Archie and Benny exchanged a sheepish glance before directing their gaze toward Estella.

Should we let Essie tell Mommy we sneaked her out, or should we tell her ourselves? It has been a while since Mommy and Essie last met. She won't get mad at Essie!

Estella didn't disappoint them, for she quickly revealed, "Archie and Benny came to visit me. I wanted to visit you, so I asked them to bring me here!" Her voice sounded smug.

Luckily, I followed them back. Otherwise, there is no telling when I'll get to meet Ms. Jarvis! Roxanne stiffened when she heard Estella's answer.

Essie ran away from home with Archie and Benny. If Lucian finds out about it, how should I explain it to him? He'll most probably assume the boys persuaded Essie to follow them back to my house. Playvolume00:00/00:00TruvidfullScreen

thought in mind, she released her hold on Estella slowly. Panic flashed across Estella's face. "Ms. Jarvis, don't get mad!" Roxanne

muttered reluctantly, "I don't

Archie, and Benny! Upon seeing Estella's reaction at the mention of her

understand Sonya and Aubree's feelings. Estella had a much stronger attachment to her than she did to Lucian. Therefore, it was understandable

came to the conclusion that they were correct, as Estella would soon be someone else's daughter. As a mother herself, she wouldn't want her child to have a close relationship

woman.

Roxanne couldn't bring herself to ignore Estella, especially when the latter was pouting pitifully. "Be good. I'll talk to your daddy nicely," she said and

to make

contacts and found Lucian's number when

paused in her

leg like a frightened little animal and hid

Lucian was here to bring

gave her head a reassuring pat