The Abandoned Wife

When the four of them arrived home, Roxanne was already done preparing dinner, and she was resting on the couch.

Upon hearing noises at the door, she woke up immediately and went to open the door.

"Mommy!"

The kids rushed toward her and hugged her legs.

Roxanne lowered her gaze and patted their heads with a smile on her face. "Did you guys have fun today?"

Benny nodded fervently before turning back to look at Lucian with his pair of bright eyes. "Yes! Daddy brought us to the amusement park, and we watched a movie!"

Roxanne smiled when she heard the joy in Benny's voice.

addressed Lucian a few seconds later. When she

Benny what was going on, she gave Lucian

Lucian explained matter-of-factly, "I told them to address me so when we're in the public. After all, I've already made it known to the public. If others were to

and kept mum. It's a matter of time before they address Lucian as "Daddy."

and broke the silence

to her senses and answered, "Let's eat! Go and wash your hands,

took off

washed his hands first and followed Roxanne into

and it led to Roxanne recalling

should've checked you before telling the kids to address me

rang out from behind

halted in her tracks and lowered her gaze to hide her awkwardness. She calmed herself down and uttered

changed the topic because she was afraid that Lucian would

avoiding the topic, so he didn't pursue the matter. Instead, he

already sitting at the dining table. They had even sat on one side so that their parents could sit next to each