Archie and Benny nodded in relief. A few seconds later, the boys asked, “Mommy, since you got off work so early, why didn’t you go and fetch us?”
Roxanne was taken aback. Her mind was filled with what Lucian had told her at noon. Hence, she didn’t even think about fetching them.
Besides, she had been trying to avoid Lucian and Estella. However, she couldn’t possibly tell the boys that.
After keeping mum for a few seconds, she came up with an excuse and said, “I haven’t been to work in a long while, so I was rather drained after working for the whole day. That’s why I didn’t fetch you guys. You guys don’t blame me, right?”
Archie and Benny immediately shook their heads. “It’s all right, Mommy. You should come home and rest if you’re tired.”
Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief and smiled at them.
A while later, the boys cast her a cautious glance and asked, “Mommy, could you send us tomorrow morning, then?”
It had been a long while since Roxanne had picked up or dropped off the boys. Hence, they were slightly saddened when. they saw everyone else getting picked up and dropped off by their parents.
Roxanne had thought that it was because of Estella that they asked that question. After seeing their expressions, however, she knew it was something else. “Could you guys tell me why?”
Archie and Benny exchanged glances and uttered softly, “The other kids have their daddy and mommy to them up…”
The boys looked at Roxanne aggrievedly. Roxanne’s heart broke, and she felt a lump in her throat. I didn’t expect them to be so sensitive!
She composed herself and answered, “Okay. I’ll send you guys tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, Lucian had wanted to go and fetch Estella after he got off work. However, Jonathan had called him and asked him out for a meal.
Lucian had wanted to turn him down, but Jonathan had been talking to him about Roxanne for the past couple of days. He might talk to me about her again tonight.
With that in mind, Lucian said yes to him. After Lucian hung up the phone, he told Cayden to fetch Estella, while he went to meet Jonathan.
When he arrived, Jonathan was already waiting for him. Jonathan waved at him when he saw Lucian walking in..
Lucian saw him and walked toward him. The moment Lucian sat down, Jonathan asked, “How was it? You didn’t fight with Dr. Jarvis at noon, did you?”
Upon hearing that, Lucian couldn’t help but recall how Roxanne had rejected him at noon that day, and his expression turned solemn.
Jonathan noticed the look on his face, so he asked, “Did it not go well?”
If Roxanne doesn’t fancy me at all, she wouldn’t have reacted that way when she heard what the server said, would she? Lucian frowned. “The process wasn’t pleasant, but I’m not too sure about the ending.”
Indeed, Lucian actually thought there. was still hope for him when he saw her reaction. Jonathan was astonished. It seems that he’s satisfied with how it ended. What exactly happened at noon?
“Why do you say so?” Jonathan asked. Lucian glanced at him and gave him a summary of what had happened.
Jonathan was even more surprised whent he found out that Lucian had confessed his feelings to Roxanne despite having his flowers rejected by her. What was even more surprising was the fact that Roxanne had questioned Lucian’s sincerity instead of shutting him out entirely. Although he wasn’t there to witness the interaction, he thought Lucian might have a chance here and that he was getting better at pursuing women.
After listening to what Lucian had to say, Jonathan sighed and answered, “That’s good, then. I was worried you might drop the ball, so I’ve even come up with a backup plan. I think it could come in handy if you mess things up with Dr. Jarvis.”
After getting off the phone with Lucian that morning, Jonathan had taken the initiative to come up with a plan to back Lucian up in case things were to go south. Judging by how things went, I don’t think Lucian needs the backup plan anymore.
“Well, Dr. Jarvis’ attitude shows that there’s still hope! At times like this, you mustn’t give her the time to react!” Jonathan cheered Lucian on.
Lucian furrowed his brows when he heard that. “I’m still thinking about what to do next.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Jonathan mysteriously whipped out something from his pocket. In response, Lucian cast him a confused look.
“Coincidentally, I got my hands on two concert tickets this morning.” Jonathan passed him the tickets. “Go to a concert together and improve your relationship with her.”
Lucian raised his brows when he saw those two VIP concert tickets. “Why, thank you!” Lucian uttered with a smile. “Well, I’ve already given you an idea. Now, it’s up to you to come up with a plan to ask Dr. Jarvis out.”
In fact, Lucian had yet to think about that. When he heard those words, he went quiet for a while before grunting in response.
Jonathan gave Lucian a few more ideas. and they both parted ways after realizing it was getting late. Lucian’s gaze darkened when he exited the restaurant and glanced at the tickets. Although he could tell that Roxanne was slightly moved, he still had his doubts.
She didn’t even accept my flowers. If I invite her to a concert, she’ll surely reject me. What if I get Essie to ask her out? That might work. Roxanne has never said no to Essie.
Holding that thought, Lucian quickly drove back to the Farwell residence. When he got home, Estella had just finished her dinner, and she was scribbling away as she sprawled on the table. Catalina was sitting right beside her.
“Mr. Farwell,” Catalina greeted politely when she saw Lucian walking in. After that, she stood up and let him take the seat next to Estella.
Estella simply raised her head to glance at the entrance and greeted in her piping voice, “Daddy.”
Then she lowered her head to continue drawing. Ever since Roxanne got injured, Estellat had only visited her once. Hence, her mood was getting worse by the day.
She was rather moody that day because Archie and Benny had told her that Roxanne had recovered, and she had gone to the research institute.
Estella had thought that Roxanne would go to the kindergarten to fetch Archie and Benny. However, she was disappointed when she saw Lysa picking. them up.
“Ms. Estella has been rather moody ever since she got home,” Catalina said when.
Lucian was walking over to them. Lucian merely nodded and told Catalina that she could leave. In fact, he noticed how moody Estella was the moment he got home. Only Roxanne can make Essie so emotional.
Lucian quietly went up to Estella and sat next to her. He lowered his head to see Estella scribbling on a piece of paper. I seems that she doesn’t even know what she wants to draw! Otherwise, why would she keep rubbing off the drawing after drawing two lines?
Right then, Estella put down the pencil angrily and turned to Lucian. “Daddy!”
“Yes?” Lucian met her eyes.
“Are you done with your work?” Estella asked with a straight face. Lucian had told her he would bring her to visit Roxanne once he was done with his work.
Lucian frowned and answered, “I am, but Before he could finish his sentence, Estella interrupted, “Bring me to see Ms. Jarvis, then!”
“Now is not the time.” Lucian patted her head. Estella pursed her lips in annoyance. “I haven’t seen Ms. Jarvis for so long!”
“Essie, do you want Ms. Jarvis to be your mommy?”
Estella was stunned when she heard that. When she regained her senses, her eyes lit up, and she asked, “Daddy, are you serious?”
Lucian nodded. “Have I ever lied to you?”
Estella tilted her head in puzzlement and thought about it for a bit. After that, she smiled and shook her head. Daddy has never lied to me! But….
Estella looked at Lucian in bafflement. and asked, “Are you not marrying Ms. Pearson, Daddy?”
Although Estella had never liked Aubree, she knew about the marriage contract. Lucian had with the latter. Besides, ever since she could remember things, she could remember Aubree putting on an act whenever Lucian was present.
When Lucian heard Estella mention Aubree, his gaze darkened. No wonder Roxanne still wouldn’t accept me! Even Essie knows about the entanglement I have with Aubree. Surely, Roxanne is still bothered by it. No matter what, I must pick up my pace and get Mom to forget about Aubree.
Lucian pulled himself out of his reverie and asked in a deep voice, “Do you like Ms. Pearson?”
Estella shook her head vigorously. Why on. earth would I like that evil woman? She’s only nice to me when Daddy is present. Whenever he wasn’t around, she would pinch my arms and spank me!
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.