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!

the three children to the dining table. They had all taken their seats when the doorbell outside

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 eyes at the

they spent at Miralaea, the man's demeanor

to seeing him with such an expression, Roxanne still felt a sense of

had only ever been cold to

you here? Didn't we agree on you staying away for two days?" Corralling her thoughts, she regarded Lucian before her

avoid meeting each other for the next two days on the off

didn't expect Lucian to pay her

me in first if you want to avoid being seen

panic flittered across Roxanne's eyes, and she

after she had darted her eyes around and found nothing

tense and wary, Lucian assured in a deep voice, "Don't worry. I had the bodyguards do

getting back on track these few days, so she really

Estella greatly. They didn't even bother eating anymore but crowded over to him intimately. Deep within her, Roxanne still

Unexpectedly, he was extraordinarily patient with them. In fact, the boys almost liked him as much