The Abandoned Wife

After lunch, Roxanne noticed Lucian seemed to make a phone call. In no time, the mansion's doorbell rang.

Roxanne opened the door and saw Jonathan standing outside with a smile.

He quickly swept his gaze over her and was relieved to find that she was unhurt. Breaking into a grin, he said, "Dr. Jarvis, I'm here to pick up Lucian. Where is he?"

Earlier, Lucian had called Jonathan and asked the latter to pick him up. There were things they had to discuss face-to-face.

Jonathan could more or less guess what Lucian wanted to talk about, so he did not reject the request. Right after hanging up, he rushed over.

As if worried that Roxanne would be suspicious, Jonathan added casually, "It's about work. We have to talk at the company, and since I was nearby, I dropped by to pick him up." Roxanne found Jonathan's expression a bit strange, but she did not probe.

After all, Jonathan had said that it was about work, so it should have nothing much to do with her.

Jonathan in. "He's inside.

took a step forward

Lucian appeared with the three kids trailing

the trio greeted him in unison.

looking genuinely happy. "Hello, little ones. I came in such a hurry that I forgot to buy you gifts. I'll make it up to you next time, all right?" The kids nodded obediently and turned to Lucian with

Benny

told him, "I have some things to attend to. I'll

Estella all looked unwilling to say

Lucian and Roxanne every day over the past few

wished they could just stick to the couple's side from this day on, but to their disappointment, Lucian was

rubbed the children's heads one by one to make them feel better. Next, he strode toward

Lucian was going to do. Fortunately, Lucian only approached her and told her, "Wait for me.

took in Lucian's deep voice, she looked at him

walked

to Roxanne and the children. "We'll get going then. See