In other words, the only woman Lucian could marry was Roxanne because Estella wouldn’t like any other woman apart from her.
A bitter look appeared in Lucian’s eyes when he heard that. He didn’t expect Estella to respond so swiftly.
When Estella said those words, there was a sly look in her eyes as she stared at Lucian.
“I know.” Lucian furrowed his brows helplessly.
In other words, he had agreed to Estella’s words.
Hearing that, Estella finally flashed a smile. While tugging at Lucian’s shirt, she urged, “Daddy, quick! Pursue Ms. Jarvis!”
Lucian merely nodded indifferently in response because he couldn’t help thinking of the scene where Roxanne was with Jack. Even if I don’t want to accept it, it’s the truth. Roxanne is no longer the person she was six years ago. Now, she’s a lot more eye-catching. I’m no longer the only man she sees.
Refusing to give up, Estella probed, “You know what I mean, right?”
Estella wasn’t going to let the matter slide unless she heard a definitive answer from Lucian.
Lucian returned to his senses and heaved a helpless sigh. “I’ll try.”
Satisfied, Estella nodded and gradually removed herself from Lucian’s embrace. While staring at him sternly, she encouraged, “You’re the best daddy in the world, Daddy! Ms. Jarvis is also the best mommy in the world! You’ll surely be successful in pursuing Ms. Jarvis, Daddy! After all, Archie, Benny, and I will be helping you!”
Lucian was amused by her words. He could only nod at her since he was rendered speechless.
Suddenly, the intercom in the mansion rang.
Thinking that Roxanne was there, all three of them looked inquiringly in the door’s direction.
Catalina subconsciously took a couple of steps toward the entrance, but she turned around to look at Lucian, awaiting his permission.
Lucian frowned. If Essie were asleep, I would unhesitatingly tell Catalina to decline the call. However, Essie is awake, and she’s staring at the door.
Left without a choice, Lucian nodded at Catalina, signaling her to answer the door. If Roxanne’s here, I’ll let her in.
Catalina heaved a sigh of relief and quickly went to answer the intercom.
To her surprise, she didn’t see anyone on the intercom screen. “Who’s there?” Catalina asked in confusion. After a while, a cute voice rang out, “Hi, Ms. Catalina. We’re Archie and Benny. Can we go in to see Essie?”
As soon as those words fell, Archie and Benny stood on their toes to show two pairs of eyes on the intercom. Catalina had taken care of Archie and Benny before, so she remembered them well.
In fact, Catalina’s heart melted a little when she heard their voices. Still, she remembered to turn toward Lucian to get his permission.
Seeing that Catalina wasn’t responding, Archie and Benny added, “It’s just the two of us. Mommy isn’t here!”
Lucian and Estella heard those words loud and clear. Lucian frowned slightly and nodded at Catalina, letting her know it was okay to let the boys in.
On the other hand, Estella’s expression turned slightly gloomy. I thought Ms. Jarvis would be here as well. Since Archie and Benny are here, why didn’t Ms. Jarvis come to see me?
Seeing that the gates to the manor were slowly opening, Archie and Benny’s eyes lit up, and they breathed a long sigh of relief inwardly.
They had thought Lucian wouldn’t let them in. Luckily, Daddy let us in!
Archie and Benny were holding hands when they ran toward the main entrance.
By then, Catalina had already opened the door for them.
Archie and Benny ran straight into the living room and saw Estella sitting on Lucian’s lap.
Archie and Benny suppressed their urges to see Estella straightaway and greeted politely, “Hi, Mr. Farwell.”
Lucian then raised his gaze toward the entrance behind Archie and Benny.
Sure enough, he didn’t see Roxanne coming through the door.
Moments later, Lucian retracted his gaze and nodded at Archie and Benny indifferently. In a deep voice, he asked, “How did you guys get here?”
Archie and Benny looked at each other before replying evasively, “We hailed a taxi! The driver was kind to us.”
In fact, they were right. When they wanted to pay the taxi fare upon arrival, the driver demanded less money because they were kids. He had even waited until the boys got into the manor before leaving.
Lucian furrowed his brows when he heard the response. He then rephrased his question. “Does your mommy know you guys are here?”
Archie and Benny pretended to feel guilty and asked timidly, “Is it not okay? We were really worried about Essie.”
With that, the boys looked at Estella, who was sitting on Lucian’s lap.
Estella felt a lot better after she found out that Roxanne had asked the boys to visit her. She then turned toward Lucian and grabbed his arm. “Daddy, I want to play with Archie and Benny!”
Lucian patted Estella’s head and agreed to it, “Since your mommy knows you guys are here, stay and have fun.”
With that, Lucian set Estella down.
Estella immediately scampered toward Archie and Benny.
When she got closer to them, Archie and Benny saw Estella’s reddened eyes, and they were heartbroken. Essie must’ve cried a lot just now. Otherwise, why would her eyes be swollen and reddened?
Estella didn’t know what was on their minds, so she just grabbed their hands and said, “Let’s play upstairs!”
Archie and Benny nodded before asking for permission from Lucian politely. Seeing that Lucian had nodded back at them in response, they went upstairs with Estella.
Lucian watched the kids go up the stairs as a myriad of emotions rushed through him. Just now, Archie and Benny said Roxanne told them to come. She kept calling me throughout the day, but I haven’t picked up any of her calls. I thought she would’ve given up since she knew I was angry. Who would’ve known that she would use the boys against me?
At first, she told the boys to call me. After that, she even told them to come and see Essie. Undeniably, she’s gotten smart. However, why didn’t she just come when she has already done so much? She knows that I wouldn’t refuse her if she were to come with Archie and Benny. Could it be that she’s also angry at me? But why should she be?
Catalina sensed Lucian’s anger and uttered carefully, “Mr. Farwell, I’ll send some snacks up for Ms. Estella and the boys.”
Upon hearing that, Lucian regained his senses. In order to push those thoughts aside, he rubbed his temples forcefully.
He then rose to his feet from the couch and uttered in a hoarse voice, “I’ll go.”
Catalina nodded and gave him the plate in her hands.
Lucian took the plate and went upstairs.
At that moment, Estella, Archie, and Benny were sitting in a circle in Estella’s room.
“Where’s Ms. Jarvis? Is she still busy working?” Estella asked Archie and Benny in her adorable voice.
Archie and Benny were stunned for a moment before asking warily, “Who told you Mommy is busy at work?”
“Daddy. Even Ms. Catalina said so,” Estella answered innocently.
Besides, when Lucian called Roxanne earlier in the morning, Estella also heard the latter saying the same thing.
That was why Estella thought that was really the case.
Upon hearing Estella’s response, Archie and Benny exchanged a look before coming up with a white lie. “Mommy has her hands full. That’s why she told us to visit you first.”
The boys could tell that Estella had been crying. If she knows Daddy and Mommy are still arguing, she’s going to get emotional again.
Estella nodded understandingly before saying in a cheery tone, “Daddy has forgiven Ms. Jarvis!”
Again, Archie and Benny were stupefied. With mixed feelings surging within their hearts, they only nodded a few seconds later. It seems like Daddy has told Essie a lot of lies to calm her down. Fortunately, we asked her the question first just now. Otherwise, we would’ve exposed everything.
With that in mind, Archie and Benny both breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.
“Are you still feeling unwell?” Archie asked caringly.
Estella shook her head in response. “I’m fine! I was just angry at Daddy this morning. However, Daddy has already promised to stop fighting with Ms. Jarvis.”
Archie and Benny felt relieved when they heard that. We almost told her the truth accidentally.
“When will Ms. Jarvis be done with her work?” Estella suddenly asked.
Archie and Benny were getting overwhelmed by Estella’s continuous questioning. Well, that depends on when Daddy stops being angry. How would we know when that will be?
Upon being put in a tight spot, Archie and Benny could only stare at each other helplessly.
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.