The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne frowned, evidently still unconvinced that was a good idea. "I'm not prepared for this..."

Lucian pulled her into his embrace, so they were in close proximity to one another. "You don't have to prepare anything. I'll take good care of you and the children."

With that, he sealed her lips with his to prevent her from refusing him.

After a long while, Roxanne, whose eyes were watery, finally struggled free from his arms when she felt she was on the verge of suffocation.

"I don't know what you have in mind, but I still think that..."

Lucian's gaze darkened. A hint of displeasure surged within him as he sensed she was still concerning herself with that. Nonetheless, he did not let his emotions show and kept a solemn facial expression.

"I don't want to make things difficult for you either, but the kids have been yearning to meet you even in their dreams. Aubree hasn't been caught, so I can never feel safe if you live here alone."

she

The kids miss me. Well, I long to see them too. But... Judging by what Sonya thinks of us,

that thought, Roxanne took two steps backward and shook her head bitterly. "We should just forget it. Or else we'll let the children stay with me. I'll spare as much time as possible to

stay there, I'll never let you and the kids suffer any

Looking at the man before her, she couldn't help but be reminded of how Sonya regarded her whenever

eyes was apparent when she saw Roxanne at the manor

Lucian had indeed stood

as she recalled his

her arm and asked in an

face widened. "We'll do as you say." This day will come sooner or later. Perhaps only by moving into the Farwell residence and interacting further with Sonya can I change her perception toward the kids and

face, Lucian couldn't stop himself from gently kissing

that they were about to start living together. Thus, she pushed him away and pulled away while forcing herself to stay calm. "It's getting

himself as he