The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1072 Play Along

At noon, Roxanne had just finished preparing lunch when the doorbell rang. After two warnings from Jack that morning, Roxanne and the kids were now immune to the sound of the doorbell even though they knew it was most probably Lucian this time.

Roxanne set the table for the kids before she went to answer the door. As expected, Lucian was waiting outside. Roxanne opened the door, and he gave her a curt nod. "Where is Essie? I'm here to bring her home."

He looked in the direction of the living room. When the children realized Lucian was here, they held their breaths and strained to listen to the faint sounds of his movements outside the door.

Upon hearing Estella's name, the boys simultaneously turned their heads in her direction. Estella puffed her cheeks and met their eyes reluctantly.

and try to

bear to part with Roxanne and the boys. The little girl was feeling hesitant when Roxanne's voice rang out.

heard Roxanne inviting Lucian to stay, while Lucian was uncertain what her invitation entailed. Roxanne turned over her shoulder to glance at the dining room. She lowered her voice and

met Lucian's gaze

He accepted her invitation and followed her into the

excited at the sight of him

hung his head low to conceal

is great! It's been a long time since Daddy and Mommy have sat down to enjoy a meal together. This means that their

The realization caused her to look away

them, he couldn't help but become increasingly intrigued by

his head to get a better glimpse