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 all taken their seats when the

got up for a look. The instant she saw the person on the screen, she was momentarily stunned before she spun

they spent at Miralaea, the man's

being used to seeing him with such an

had only ever been cold

we agree on you staying away for two days?" Corralling her thoughts, she

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

didn't expect Lucian to pay her a

door quirked a brow, his tone teasing. "Shouldn't you allow me in first if you want to avoid being seen with me?

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

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 a sweep of the area." Only then did Roxanne truly rest

few days, so she really didn't want

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

thought the man's character would be off-putting to Archie and Benny. Unexpectedly, he was extraordinarily patient with them. In fact, the boys almost liked him as