The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1291

Naturally, Roxanne noticed the sudden change in his attitude and knew the reason behind it. "I'm glad to hearthat," she replied coldly.

Jeffrey's eyelids twitched slightly when he heard her cold response, but he forced himself to maintain a smile on his face.

"The kids miss Essie a lot, so no one is going to bully her." Pippa quickly stepped in to defuse the tension.

Roxanne flashed her a polite smile in response. "I'll be placing Essie in your care, Ms. Ward."

Since it was time for class to start, Pippa got ready to bring the kids inside.

Right then, Lucian recalled something and called out to her, "By the way, do not let Aubree pick Essie up from school if she shows up. In the event that I am unable to pick Essie up myself, Ms. Jarvis here will do it for me."

He then shot Roxanne a meaningful look after saying that.

he was implying. She glanced

relationship between them, but I didn't think Ms.

began to

expect Lucian to say something like that out of the blue, so she

at the hem of her shirt and asked excitedly, "Is that true, Aunt Roxanne?

shifted their gaze to Roxanne

saw the expectant look in Estella's eyes. "Yeah, that's right. If your daddy can't come to pick you up, then you can play with Archie and Benny instead!' she said

the kids cheered happily

can't make it, I will

even louder in

his offer down, Roxanne could only nod

Lucian, then at Roxanne before nodding in acknowledgment. "Understood. I

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stood firm in her stance, that encounter still

Sonya, Roxanne got curious as to

not let Essie go with them without my permission," Lucian replied