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

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

days they spent at Miralaea, the

an expression, Roxanne still

all, he had only ever been cold to the outside

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

back from Miralaea, Madilyn suggested that they avoid meeting each other for the next two days on the

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

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

of panic flittered across Roxanne's eyes, and she hastily turned sideways

she carefully peeked out. It wasn't until after she had darted her eyes around and found nothing amiss that she closed

the sight of her all 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 didn't want a repeat

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

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