The Abandoned Wife

Lucian didn't expect his father to be in such a hurry to go and pick Estella up.

After hanging up the phone, he glanced at the time. Seeing that it was still relatively early, he wanted to phone Roxanne to inform her about the situation. But on second thought, he snagged his jacket and wen downstairs.

Downstairs, Catalina had just prepared dinner. When she saw her employer coming down, she hollered, "The food is ready, Mr. Farwell."

Lucian halted in his steps for a fleeting second. "Go on and eat. I'm not having dinner at home."

Having said that, he left in huge strides without waiting for a response from her.

Catalina stared at the man's back, bewildered for a moment. In the next heartbeat, understanding dawned upon her.

Aha! Who else could induce such an expression on Mr. Farwell's face? He must be on his way out to visit Ms. Jarvis once more. Thus, he's also likely having dinner there!

had just finished cooking dinner and led the three children to the dining table. They had

the fork in her hand down, she got up for a look. The instant she saw the person on the screen, she was momentarily stunned before she spun on her heel and went to open the door. Lucian was waiting at the door, tenderness showing in his

few days they spent at Miralaea, the

to seeing him with such an expression, Roxanne

all, he had only ever been cold

are you here? Didn't we agree on you staying away for two days?"

Madilyn suggested that they avoid meeting each other for the

was also Roxanne's plan, but she didn't expect Lucian to

allow me in first if you want to avoid being seen with me? If I continue standing here, and

and she

carefully peeked out. It wasn't until after she had darted her eyes around and found

voice, "Don't worry. I had the bodyguards do a sweep

days, so she

arrival appeared to thrill Archie, Benny, and Estella greatly. They didn't even bother eating anymore but crowded over to him

and Benny. Unexpectedly, he was extraordinarily patient with them.