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.

As if addressing the crowd was not enough, Lucian then slowed down his speech to ensure that every word of his was caught. “Just as well, too. I can drop by

an instant,

banquet with Aubree in an endeavor to spend

public appearance would imply that their wedding was imminent to the

of

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

puzzled. What does Lucian’s daughter have to do

the reaction he had caused. “My daughter has been staying at Ms. Jarvis for the past

and his words reached the ears

of discussion and gossip erupted after a

not expect Lucian to be that blatant. Her face turned ashen as she listened to the discussion around her. Clenching her jaw, she lowered her head

of the Queen family were also very

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

as if Estella has been living

he should have seen it

an instant, the atmosphere among the crowd became very