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.

a few seconds later.

of asking Benny what was going on, she gave

when we're in the public. After all, I've already made it known to the public. If others were to hear them addressing me another way it would be

a matter of time before they address Lucian as "Daddy." That's something I have to accept. I just hope the kids won't blame me after they find out about

broke the silence

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

off their shoes,

hands first and followed Roxanne

to Roxanne recalling the kiss they had shared at that exact

should've checked you before telling the

deep voice rang out from

her gaze to hide her awkwardness. She calmed herself down and uttered flatly, "It's all right. You're right. They

afraid that Lucian would bring up Archie's and Benny's backgrounds. "The

was avoiding the topic, so he didn't pursue the matter. Instead, he helped her bring the dishes

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