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.

had addressed Lucian a few seconds

going on, she gave Lucian

that, 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

She patted the kids' heads and kept mum. It's a matter of time before they address Lucian

sensed the awkward atmosphere and broke the silence by saying,

and answered, "Let's eat! Go and wash your hands, okay? I'll heat up

nodded obediently, took off their shoes, and

his hands first and followed Roxanne into the

and it led to Roxanne recalling

before telling the kids to address

deep voice rang out from

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

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

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

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