The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 164

Jonathan’s parents and Sonya were with Alfred. After Lucian learned that he had been summoned for no apparent reason, he was just about to leave when Roxanne and Larry appeared in single file.

“If there’s nothing else, Mr. Queen, I’d like to return as the children are waiting for me.” Roxanne politely bid him farewell.

Henrietta was a little surprised. “Leaving so soon? It’s only halfway through the dinner party. Stay a little longer!”

Roxanne smiled apologetically, “Maybe another time. I’m worried about the children at home.”

Everyone present knew that she had two children. Thus, they decided to oblige her insistence.

Alfred beckoned Jonathan over. “I’m worried about Dr. Jarvis returning home alone this time of night. Give her a ride.”

The next moment, Jonathan turned to examine Lucian’s expression.

Taking his lack of displeasure as a sign of consent, Jonathan was about to obey his grandfather when Larry’s voice rang out. “Don’t bother yourself. I have to get home early to attend an online seminar that’s starting soon. I can drop Roxanne off on my way home.”

Jonathan felt a tangible drop in the air pressure around him when Larry spoke. Clearing his throat, he was about to reclaim his errand when another cold voice cut across him.

the crowd was not enough, Lucian then slowed down his speech to ensure that every word of his was caught. “Just

stunned in an instant, with Sonya

banquet with Aubree in an

imply that their wedding was imminent to the guests

home, and the mention of his daughter, felt like a slap

her fists to restrain herself, she was dangerously close to losing

was puzzled. What does

had caused. “My daughter has been staying at Ms. Jarvis for the past two days. Is

lower his voice, and his words reached

chorus of discussion and gossip erupted after a short

be that blatant. Her face turned ashen as she listened to the discussion around her. Clenching her jaw, she lowered her head to avoid the

Queen family

meant to Lucian. Therefore, they were surprised to learn how Lucian and Roxanne were close to the extent of having Estella

if Estella has been living with Roxanne for a

news to Jonathan, too. As shocked as he was, he felt he should have seen it coming.

an instant, the atmosphere among the crowd became very