The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 192 

When Roxanne finished eating her oatmeal, Lucian automatically adjusted her bed for her and put the bowl away. 

away. 

For a long time, both of them just stared at each other without exchanging a word. The silence between them spoke volumes. 

Roxanne had rested for the whole day, so it was difficult for her to fall asleep again. Even so, she shut her eyes, not wanting to interact with Lucian. 

He, on the other hand, was exhausted after a long day. Sleepiness gradually descended upon him, and in the blink of an eye, he dozed off. 

Minutes later, soft rhythmic breathing was the only sound that could be heard in the ward. 

Roxanne slowly opened her eyes and cast a look in his direction. 

His jacket had been placed over her blanket, leaving him with only a thin shirt on. He folded his arms across his chest, seemingly having a rough time resting. 

Roxanne hesitated for a bit before she decided to get up and approach him quietly. Grabbing his jacket from the bed, she gently draped it over him. 

when she saw his handsome face close up.

years ago, but I’m no longer the infatuated girl I was back then. I don’t know how he sees me now, and neither do I want to find out

a sense of relief rise within her. She strode across the room to switch off the lights, then went back to bed.

soon as she closed her eyes, a million thoughts ran past her

When he heard her footsteps coming toward him, he chose to keep his eyes shut

him, and he was able to pick up the faint fragrance that lingered upon her body.

had a feeling that her gaze was fixated on him. Hence, he could only continue with his act until he heard noises

bleary cyes to look at her, and his gaze never left the bed

nighi, none of them had a

by a ruckus outside of the ward.

little ones were so worried about Ms. Jarvis. They have been asking to

is Mommy? Is she

should go in later.”

ward, asking to see Roxanne. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he brought them all outside

was, so even though he was frowning, he obliged obediently.

by the closed door in hopes that he could get a glimpse of Roxanne, but to no

who was equally worried about the beautiful Roxanne. Her big eyes kept staring at the door as