Jack nodded and pretended to be unaware of their hostility toward him. “Yeah, kids are like that sometimes. You just have to be more attentive toward their emotions.”
Roxanne forced a smile at him and said with a nod, “Thank you for the kind reminder, Mr. Damaris. I’ll try to keep that in mind.”
She was about to invite him to stay for dinner, but the words were stuck in her throat when she looked at the dishes on the table. Of course, Jack noticed the subtle changes in her expression.
“Anyway, it’s getting late. It’s not often that my parents would come over to stay for a while, so I need to head back and have dinner with them. I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep you company this time,” he said with an ambiguous look in his eyes.
Roxanne was just inviting him to stay for dinner out of courtesy, but he made it sound like she wanted his companionship. However, Roxanne’s mind was in such a mess that she didn’t realize how intimate his words sounded.
In fact, she even felt a little relieved as she said, “Oh, that’s all right! There’s nothing more important than spending time with your family, after all. You should get going, Mr. Damaris. Wouldn’t want to keep your parents waiting now, would you?”
Jack smilingly agreed, “I’ll take my leave first. Look through these medical books and contact me anytime if you have questions.” Gratitude filled Roxanne’s eyes. “I will.”
Just like that, they walked toward the door one after another. Before getting into the car, Jack whipped his head back and cast Roxanne a mysterious glance.
Noticing the man’s gaze, Roxanne scrunched her brows in puzzlement. “It’s truly a pity to miss the opportunity to dine with you tonight, Ms. Jarvis.” Jack’s face was plastered with disappointment.
Roxanne was visibly stunned for a brief moment but politely replied, “There’ll be opportunities in the future. Besides, I still have to thank you for providing medicines for our research institute, Mr. Damaris.”
Jack arched an eyebrow. “If you want to thank me, how about you personally whip up a meal for me, Ms. Jarvis?”
Without waiting for Roxanne’s reply, Jack added, “I’m sick of those restaurants out there, and I thought you probably have impressive cooking skills. I wonder if I have the privilege to taste the dishes you make.”
Roxanne couldn’t say no since the man had put it that way. Thus, she could only agree. “If you wish, Mr. Damaris, I can cook for you. But I hope you won’t be disappointed.”
Jack raised his brows and chuckled. “I won’t be disappointed as long as you’re the cook.”
As his words fell, he turned and got into the car. “It’s a deal then. You’ll cook me a meal next time. It’s late today; I’ll head back first.” Roxanne nodded absentmindedly.
Is it just me, or does his attitude seem a little weird just now? We have always been nothing more than business partners. Why would he suddenly request for me to cook him a meal? Isn’t that a bit too intimate?
After watching the car depart, Roxanne headed back into the mansion, overwhelmed with mixed feelings. Meanwhile, Archie and Benny came downstairs after hearing the commotion.
Thinking about her promise to Jack just now, Roxanne could not help but feel a hint of guilt surge within her as she was aware of how repulsive the boys were toward Jack.
“The food’s getting cold. Quick, come and eat.”
She was attempting to divert the kids’ attention. Benny wore a sullen expression. “Mommy, how long more do you have to work with Mr. Damaris?”
Roxanne frowned in frustration. “That isn’t something I can decide on.”
Benny had wanted to say something more, but Roxanne quickly scooped some food for him and said, “That’s enough. Hurry up and eat.”
Knowing that Roxanne did not want to harp on the subject anymore, the boy reluctantly zipped his mouth.
As much as Archie had tried to explain the situation to him and told him how his actions would put Roxanne in a tight spot, Benny still could not control himself.
Mommy hasn’t had any contact with Daddy recently. In contrast, she meets Mr. Damaris almost every day. If this goes on, who knows if Mommy will feel something for Mr. Damaris?
While those thoughts were running through Benny’s mind, Roxanne was totally clueless about it. For some reason, she was especially troubled that day.
For one, she was worried about Estella. And two, she felt something odd about Jack’s behavior earlier. That was why she was not in the mood to care about Archie and Benny’s feelings.
As Roxanne finished the meal restlessly, she inevitably felt an unnerving feeling rise within her again as she recalled her promise to the boys that she would call Lucian to check on Estella’s condition.
Fortunately, it seemed like Archie and Benny had forgotten about the matter after Jack’s sudden appearance and thus did not urge her about it.
Roxanne secretly heaved a sigh of relief, pretended nothing had happened, and watched the boys fall asleep before returning to her room.
Aubree called Lucian when it was almost Estella’s dismissal time and requested to pick the little girl up from school. Lucian did not give it too much thought and assented to it as he thought there wouldn’t be a problem since the two were getting along fine earlier that morning.
Ever since Estella got spooked out in class the other time, her classmates started to see her as a weirdo. For the entire day, many of her classmates shot her a look of disgust.
Because of that, Estella did not want to play with them too. The arduous day at school made her miss Archie and Benny even more, and she was extra dejected after school.
When the little girl followed behind the teacher and saw the person waiting for her at the entrance, her face immediately fell.
“Essie!” Aubree, not noticing the expression on the little girl’s face, went up to her warmly.
Pamela politely greeted Aubree and took the initiative to share Estella’s performance in school. “Essie is a good girl in class today. It’s just that she’s not very familiar with the other children and so she isn’t very enthusiastic during games. But I’m sure she’ll do better after a few days.”
Hearing that, Aubree bobbed her head in acknowledgment. “Thank you so much.”
Pamela quickly plastered a smile on her face. “It’s what I should do. The credit should go to her parents for bringing her up well.”
Only after exchanging a few pleasantries with Pamela did Aubree recollect that she had yet to finish her task-to fetch Estella back home.
By then, the little girl was so hungry that her tummy had gone flat, and her gloomy mood became worse than before.
Aubree bade goodbye to Pamela apologetically and brought Estella into the car. “Ms. Yaxley says you’re not enthusiastic during games. Is it because you don’t like the other kids in class?”
Estella’s behavior that morning had probably given Aubree the illusion that she could converse with the little girl casually.
“I know you want to play with those two boys, but they can’t possibly come over to accompany you. That’s why you have to try to make new friends soon.”
As soon as Aubree finished speaking, Estella blew her top off and lashed out, “I don’t want to!” Archie and Benny will come to visit me! I will still play with them in the future! I don’t need new friends!
Aubree was taken aback by Estella’s attitude. “I’m saying it for your own good. You will only get well if you make more friends.” “I am not sick!” Estella retorted.
It was only then Aubree realized she had said the wrong thing. “I don’t mean it that way. I merely thought…”
She wanted to make things right again, yet did not know how to continue. After all, that was exactly what she meant. It was just that she had forgotten to cover it up.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. Can you forgive me, Essie?” Aubree carefully apologized after a short pause. Sadly, Estella did not bother to give her any form of response..
Aubree was undoubtedly in deep regret. It had not been easy for her to stop Estella from ignoring her. Yet now, their relationship had returned to square one because of her wrong choice of words.
On their way home, Aubree tried her best to salvage the situation. Despite her umpteen attempts at explaining herself, she failed to garner a response from the little girl again.
As the car slowly rolled up at the Farwell residence’s entrance, Aubree felt an inexplicable sense of remorse surge within her.
She recalled how Lucian said himself just that morning that her relationship with Estella had improved. Hence, she did not want him to see how things were between her and the little girl now.
Unfortunately, Estella had absolutely not intention of cooperating with her and strode into the house with her bag. Lucian had just returned home from work as well. The minute he saw Estella walking in, he noticed the expression on her face.
“What’s wrong?” Lucian asked concernedly as his brows knitted into one line. Estella, however, only pursed her lips and glanced at him silently. Without spouting at word, she headed upstairs with her bag.
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69 responses to “Chapter 566 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)”
Looking forward to reading more.
I certainly love this novel and I hope Essie would already know that her mother is Roxanne
Boring chapters for me waited for days for uploads only to read this still the same as past chapters not interesting at all seems like old stuff repetition..
The breaks are too long…
This story is dragging with no reason,just end it already,you make hero and heroin behave stupidly,Seems like Roxanne and Lucian are kids and their kids are adults,we see development of their relationship then back again to square one,..the story is good but you’re going to ruin it with giving Aubree and Jack winning airtime every time with no gap for their mistakes to be cleared
Looking forward for the remaining part of the story.
I love the story already,it is great but please don’t prolong the misdeed of Aubree,the book will get bored
Too much dragging.. Aubree is winning day by day..
Feel sad for the 2 boys because of the stubbornness of their parents..
Let’s see what the new chapters will bring.
Keep updating more chapter please
Happy to continue reading
I can skip the chapters and won’t miss a thing. Lucian and Roxanne are both unbelievably naive that it’s like reading a highschool romance.
So heartbroken
I’m just not understanding why Aubree still has contact with Essie.
More chapters please
Can’t wait
Is it just me or what
You’re dragging the story too much and it is getting boring
Can you just expose Aubree already
More chapters please
Give us more.
These are two short
More chapters pls
Well written chapters they gripped me but also caused me to read with trepidation. It would be regrettable if Aubree and Jack where to at this stage of the story cause trouble between Roxanne and Lucian.. Not sure what author wants to achieve if that is indeed the case – as a reader I find recurring plots frustrating just delays what can be a good outcome for this story.
I really wish we could get more chapters every day
Or if the number of chapters could increase
The chapters are over really quickly just wish there was more of them, anticipating the next few chapters..it gets quite frustrating waiting though but love the storyline. Thank you for what you do post
Do we have to wait one week for the new chapters again?
If Roxanne doesn’t tell the truth about the boys to Lucian, then, let the boys tell him that they’re his sons. It’s a win win in both sides
Thank you for the chapters
When the main characters of the book no longer make good decisions time and time again it makes for a long uninteresting dragging story! If it weren’t for the kids I say Lucian deserves the wrath of Aubree! He has overlooked the things Aubree has done to his daughter. It makes the reader question who should be with who! I myself couldn’t care if I finish this book
Lucian is naive, the boys have been trying hard to tell him he is their but he can’t get it.
Lucian is naive, the boys have been trying hard to tell him he is their father but he can’t get it.
More chapters please…🙂
How many chapters are there totally?
Depends where you read it, is roughly 2000
Over 2000
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Love it…Can’t wait…Thanks🌹
I’m sorry but the dragging is no longer interesting.
I thought on one of these latest chapters, Roxanne will uncover the truth behind Essie’s biological mother. It was stated in one of the reviews.
more chapters again please
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The story goes in circles with no apparent redemption. It makes the reader tirwd og Lucian and Roxanne’s going over and over again.
Just how many novels is this author writing at the same time?? Is he/ she being paid by each word ??? It’s the only explanation for why these online novels are repetitive and frankly stupid !! You hook us with a quick good beginning and then you use the same frustrating storyline!! I am ready 3 novels right now with pretty much the same storyline…down to twins ….triplets and the love interests not able to figure out they have kids together,but the computer smart kids know !!! Put a period on this one soon please …time for all the pieces to come together….You could learn a lot by watching a few “Lifetime” movies !
I mean what’s the point in going any further with this book… if Lucian & Roxanne are done.
Love this novel just go ahead and expose Aubree
In reality Jack and Roxane would probably work both dr.s both good looking..the queens love her..and Jack isn’t as miserable and freaky as Lucian BUT…this is not what I want to happen Lucian and Roxane need to make their story…the kids need to be together there maternal bond is too strong. .please make the story happy again.
I’m truly disturbed by Aubrey’s character she needs karma to bite her in the butt..thankyou again
Both Jack and Aubree gets on my nerves. Jack shows up like he lives at Roxanne house ,even though he knows it upset the boys. There is something about him that I don’t trust. Lucian and Roxanne are behaving like children with no sense. The boys need to take control of the situation so they can have their father and Essie her mother. More chapters please, sooner. Thank you.
Jack’s aim is to ruin Lucian and Roxanne no more.
It’s getting frustrating Roxanna n Lucian needs to make up already n bring Aubrey n her evil deeds to life.
Great story but it’s one thing over n over…
Regret i am not liking the last
chapters i just read this week.
I wish there would be more
substance to the story next week😇
Thank you.
Dear editor,
Please let the story go forward. I once stopped reading the story because I saw it was not going anywhere only to return to find the same thing. The story line is good but you are exaggerating too much on the way the kids behave and it seems like people’s misdeeds are overlooked like Aubrey
Lucien behavior doesn’t make sense, he is forgetting all the bad things that Aubree did to his daughter. All his investigations is pending after all this time? The autor has to do something about it. Stop dragging it
He is being driven by his mother.
This story is getting more instance… I feel like there is no happy ending in this novel.
Good story. Holds ones attention however too repetitive in some parts. Well written. Perpetrators not dealt with sooner. Investigations not followed through on and concluded.
Go to novelkoo.com. you dont have to wait.
Hey guys, if you read it in novelkoo.com, you dont have to wait.
Thank you @black cat…
I really wish we could get more chapters every day
Or if the number of chapters could increase
I don’t only want more chapters I’d also like a story that is going somewhere not round and round about the same sort of thing ,come on give us what we all want a happy ending
It’s boring day by day 😞
Please new chapters…🙏🏼
Taking too long to update
Waiting on more chapters. Eager for this story to unfold.
20 February 2024,,,came again to check if new chapters have been uploaded
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Lucian really going to marry Aubrie? After all she,s done I surely hope not.
Only 1 hour of reading and have to wait several days for new chapters. Please update.
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Lucian is an adult and should not let his mother dictate who he should or shouldn’t spend the rest of his life with. He is the one that has to live with that person. Sonya should marry Aubree herself if she loves her that much.
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3 days later the author is still drinking bottomless coffee….Please update!And let there be progress on the narration…
Very interesting. More chapters pls.