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.

only realized how Benny had addressed Lucian a few seconds later. When she did, the smile

what was going on, she gave

public. After all, I've already made it known to the public. If others were to hear them

she heard that. She patted the kids' heads and kept mum. It's 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

the awkward atmosphere and broke the silence by saying, "Mommy,

"Let's eat! Go and wash your hands,

took off

and followed Roxanne into the

presence was just impossible to ignore, and it led to Roxanne recalling the kiss they had shared at that exact spot. Her body stiffened

I should've checked you before telling the kids to

deep voice rang out from

in her tracks and lowered her gaze to hide her awkwardness. She calmed herself down and uttered flatly, "It's all

topic because she was afraid that Lucian would bring up Archie's

didn't pursue the matter. Instead, he helped her

the 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