The Abandoned Wife

In a deep voice, Lucian uttered, "They're in the room next to this. Since you've woken up, I'll let them have a look at you before asking Cayden to send them back." Roxanne agreed to it without hesitation since she did not want the kids to stay in the hospital for too long.

However, Lucian made no moves even after a long while.

Roxanne felt her heart lurch as the scenes of how Lucian showered her with care and concern last night filled her mind.

She initially thought Lucian would head next door to bring the kids over, and she could use the time alone to cool herself down.

Seeing how he remained seated in the room, Roxanne had no idea how to respond.

"Put the needles away," Lucian said suddenly, with his eyes fixed on the silver needles on the side of her bed that she had yet kept.

Those words left Roxanne frozen in shock.

Then, Lucian's gaze landed on her face, and in an unhurried tone, he added, "Those needles will scare the kids."

with her instincts, "They won't. Archie and Benny are used to

even help with the disinfection

the needles used for acupuncture were actually no different from the

"But Essie will be scared. They already got freaked

aback. She almost forgot that Estella was around

her eyes downward apologetically. "I'm sorry.

mean it that way. You don't have to apologize

the kids were terrified by what happened the day before, and the sight of those needles

Roxanne had misunderstood

felt his

was not good with words. Faced with

it in the drawer beside the bed, Roxanne turned around to look at Lucian. "All right, I've put them away. You can ask them to come over

at her. Ultimately, he gave up on explaining himself and headed

sigh of relief

in extreme agony last night. Had Lucian not held her hand tightly throughout, she reckoned she would no be able to have a good night's

he still chose to stay by her side to give