The Abandoned Wife

It was Lucian's second time hearing Estella addressing Roxanne in that way in the period of merely one night.

When Lucian saw the girl's timid look, he frowned but could not bring himself to say anything to her.

Once Estella realized her father was not asking her to change the way she called Roxanne, her eyes lit up, and she turned to look at Archie and Benny with delight on her face. If Roxanne had not been asleep, the children would have cheered out loud.

Confusion danced across Lucian's eyes at the sight of their happiness, but he did not ask them any questions. The only thing he said was, "It's getting late, so hurry back to sleep." After making sure that Roxanne was fine and receiving the unexpected surprise, the children quickly agreed to that and followed Lucian out of the ward.

After sending the children back to the ward next door, Lucian found his heart skipping a beat as he looked at the way they were staring at him.

I think I know why they're happy now.

"Daddy."

Estella was the closest to Lucian, and she reached out to grab the hem of his shirt.

down to

her head, Estella then hesitantly asked, "Daddy, are you on good

say anything when I

was a silent agreement from her father to call Roxanne

also looking at Lucian with hope

hand to ruffle the girl's hair. "This isn't something I can decide on my own. We have to wait until Ms.

sight of the children's disappointment brought a frown to Lucian's face. He then swore to them, "But before Ms. Jarvis fully recovers, I'll be taking care of her. So, don't worry and take good care

other words, he was promising the children that he would try his best

not an answer the children truly wanted,

they nodded fervently. "Got

"Get some rest. I'm going to

heads, he stood

children watched the door close with similar looks

this time!" Benny

getting more and more sure that Lucian liked