The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1067 Only Friends

After Archie found Estella, he summoned Benny. "Let's head inside and listen to what Mommy is talking about with Mr. Damaris." Upon hearing that suggestion, the other two agreed.

They opened the door carefully and saw Roxanne sitting on the single-seat couch and chatting with Jack. Both adults had a smile on their faces.

The alarm bells in the children's minds rang loudly the instant they noticed the faint smile on Roxanne's face. Estella acted against her usual behavior and sprinted straight to Roxanne's side. "Essie?" It was only then Roxanne noticed the children had returned. Jack gave Roxanne and Estella the once-over and said half-intentionally, "I can see the resemblance even clearer like this." That sent Roxanne into a panic. Innocently, Estella asked Roxanne, "What resemblance, Ms. Jarvis?"

Roxanne patted her head, shot a look at Jack, and said, "It's nothing. It's just a random comment from Mr. Damaris." Then she stood up and faced Jack. "Is there anything else, Mr. Damaris?"

Of course, as a veteran in the business industry, he could tell she was hinting for him to leave. He smiled at the kids and said, "It's almost noon. Even though I've known the boys for a long while now, I still haven't had the chance to treat them to a meal. How about we all have lunch together today?" Then he looked at Estella meaningfully. "It just so happens that Mr. Farwell's daughter is here, so consider this my invitation to him for a meal."

Roxanne felt uncomfortable upon hearing that. Is he implying something? Also, his pretext for inviting the children to lunch is so strange.

thought, she was ready to reject the offer on the

her surprise, before she could speak, Estella's voice rang out. "Thank you, Mr. Damaris, but I much prefer Ms.

nodded

which prompted Jack to

smiled at Jack apologetically. "I'm sorry. Mr. Farwell will

and rose to his feet. "Very well, then.

to send him out with

away, the children glanced at Roxanne before

the flowers still lying on the

until she realized they were staring at the

thinking. They want me to be with Lucian. While I don't think of Jack the way they assume I do, I don't have a future with Lucian. Yet, I can't help but feel guilty when

lowered her eyes with disappointment and tugged at the hem

at her.