The Abandoned Wife

Mission To Remarry 

Chapter 167

Roxanne was a little confused by the little girl’s actions.

The boys had been intcracung with Estella long enough that they knew what she meant by observing her expressions and gestures. On the other hand, it remained an elusive task for Roxanne

Estella was becoming anxious at Roxanne’s prolonged confusion. Once more, she pointed to the room and then to herself while pouting.

Roxanne was more bewildered than ever.

“Essie means to tell you that she assembled that part, Mommy,” Archie explained.

Comprehension dawned on Roxanne’s face au last. Smiling so broadly that her eyes were crinkled, she gushed, “That’s a lot of bricks, Estella! Great job!”

Estella’s eyes sparkled at the compliment from the beautiful woman she held in such high regard. As she turned to look at her father, her little face shone with similar excitement.

The four of them got along well together. Lucian knew what it meant when he suddenly met the expectant look of his daughter, though he could not think of any words of praise of his own except to give her an approving nod. “Well done, Essie.”

smiled so broadly

delight. He could feel a confused torrent of emotions welling up

Essie is happier with

spending all night completing a Lego palace, Benny was not satisfied. He grabbed his mother’s hand coyly. “This castle was too simple, Mommy. Could you get us something more

when Benny added, “Essie is also very good at Lego. She’s going to catch up

disbelief,

Estella patted her chest confidently,

any more convincing. “All righi. I’ll

and Benny delved at once into detailed and

the door, Lucian watched the four of them enjoying themselves. He remained silent for a

was close to midnight when he spoke again. After suggesting that the children be tucked in, Lucian

his departure; she only put up with his presence for Estella’s sake. After the door

seethed throughout his journey

furrowed his brows at the sight of a figure

to come home, huh?” Sonya reprimanded in