The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne was moved when she heard Benny's sincere words, and she began to waver.

Lucian had already laid the groundwork. If Roxanne took the chance and told him the real identities of Archie and Benny, they could let things fall into place and be together. That way, they could also provide the three kids with a complete, happy family.

"Mommy, what are you guys talking about?"

Having been neglected by the trio for quite a while, Estella approached them unhappily.

Roxanne snapped out of her thoughts at the girl's voice. She reached out and pulled Estella into her embrace, asking, "Essie, do you want Daddy and I to live together?"

She seemed to be implying that she was ready to say yes to Lucian.

Immediately, the three children's eyes lit up.

Archie and Benny turned to Estella, who nodded firmly and answered in a childish voice, "Yes! I want Daddy and you to be together!"

eyes softened

that they should just live together, the doorbell to the mansion

the announcement, Roxanne had a feeling it was

like that to protect me. Of course he'll come

that thought, Roxanne stood up and walked toward the door, her countenance looking a bit

Lucian at the door, then she would confess the

resolve in mind, Roxanne felt somehow nervous

she saw the person standing

hopeful feeling she had was replaced

when the

invite me inside, Ms. Jarvis?" questioned Sonya contemptuously as she stood there and looked at Roxanne with

back to her senses, Roxanne frowned and remained silent for a

of the three children beside the couch, she shot Archie and Benny a disdainful look.

took a few steps backward and hid behind Archie

the two boys couldn't help but feel dejected when they