The Abandoned Wife

"Roxanne." Lucian had never felt happier when he saw her come out.

Roxanne should be very clear about what it means to open the door after everything I have said.

Roxanne was plagued with a myriad of feelings. She raised her eyes and glanced faintly at him. Her voice carried a hint of exhaustion. "Didn't you say you wanted to have a talk with me? You can start now." After her words fell, Lucian still kept silent.

Lucian stared morosely at her. A long while passed before he reached out his hands to touch her eyes.

Roxanne closed her eyes instinctively, and she felt Lucian's callused fingers brush past her eyes.

cry?" Instantly, Lucian's joy was replaced by remorse and pity. His voice did not sound as calm

too tired. I thought about the past and I couldn't help but..." Just as

she struggled instinctively. "What are you doing? Let go of me!" However, Lucian was

pushing him away. "Don't be like this. The kids are still downstairs." Lucian uttered, "I'm sorry." His warm breath was near her ear. "I'm sorry for everything you've been through all these years. I can't make up for it, no matter what I do." Roxanne

her discomfort. However, he continued, "Please give me a chance to redeem myself. Let me protect you in the future. I won't let you shed another tear. I'll also treat Archie and Benny like my

been waiting for these words

and Benny alone, wary that Lucian would

she did it mainly out of her fear

Lucian had reassured her that they would live together

on since she had stayed strong for a very long time. She raised her hand slowly, wanting to hug Lucian