This time, Lucian glanced at him impassively.
Jonathan understood Lucian’s personality well, so from the latter’s response, he knew Lucian had tacitly agreed that he was still interested in her. Perceiving that, Jonathan let out a sigh of relief inwardly.
He was under the assumption that Lucian and Roxanne had, unbeknownst to him, gone through too many arguments, prompting Lucian to have a change of heart.
It’s fine as long as he’s still planning to win her affection. In my opinion, Dr. Jarvis is undoubtedly the most suitable person to be with Lucian. After all, it is very rare for Lucian to take the initiative to express his will to chase after a girl, not to mention the woman is also Essie’s biological mother. It will be wonderful if they get together.
At that thought, Jonathan was convinced that he should try harder to assist them in becoming an official couple.
He cleared his throat and said, “In this case, you should show Dr. Jarvis more care. This relationship won’t work if you constantly fight with her.”
Lucian shot Jonathan a displeased look and spoke up before he could stop himself. “Are you saying I’m the cause of these arguments?”
Jonathan was stumped after hearing that. I don’t know the reason behind their disagreement, much less who is to blame, but…
He advised Lucian, “No matter who brings about the fight, you must be more tolerant since you want to pursue Dr. Jarvis. All women behave in this way. Regardless of who is at fault, they will always hope for the guys to yield first. Besides, previously, you…”
Jonathan stopped talking at that point and regarded Lucian with a meaningful look, hinting at the latter to understand what he was implying.
Meeting Jonathan’s gaze, Lucian frowned.
Needless to say, Jonathan was once again reminding him of the incident six years ago.
Lucian didn’t answer immediately, nor did Jonathan utter any more words as he waited for Lucian to digest the message he was trying to convey.
After a while, Lucian’s voice rang inside the car. “I got it.”
Jonathan immediately heaved a sigh of relief. “I’m glad that you understand. Don’t blame me for talking at length. I have Essie’s best interest at heart. If possible, any child would wish for their mother to stay by their side.”
At the mention of Estella, Lucian’s gaze darkened.
He had to admit Jonathan was absolutely right because the little girl had demonstrated her yearning to be with Roxanne more exaggeratedly than Jonathan had described.
Lucian felt helpless when reminded of how desperately Estella wished him to win Roxanne’s affection.
That night, Lucian went to the kindergarten to pick Estella up. It was already late by the time he arrived, so Estella was the only kid left at the kindergarten.
“Daddy,” Estella greeted him aggrievedly after noticing his arrival. He patted her head apologetically. “I’m sorry that I’m late.” Then, he looked up and nodded at Pippa.
Pippa had waited with Estella the whole night. Now that Lucian had finally shown up, she could rest assured and let him take the little girl home.
After bringing Estella into the car, Lucian sat idly for some time instead of starting the vehicle. Estella urged him in puzzlement, “Daddy?” Her voice pulled him back to reality.
He glanced at the little girl through the rearview mirror and saw a bewildered expression spread across her face.
“Have you seen Ms. Jarvis in the past few days?” he asked.
Estella became crestfallen upon listening to his question and shook her head dejectedly.
However, she quickly turned delighted. “Archie and Benny said I’ll be able to meet with Ms. Jarvis tomorrow during the camping trip!”
If it weren’t because of the fact that she had been looking forward to the weekend camping trip, Estella would’ve been utterly depressed in the past few days.
She wondered if Roxanne was getting busy with work again because she hadn’t seen the latter for so many days.
Lucian nodded and piped up, “What do you say if I bring you to meet with Ms. Jarvis?”
Estella’s eyes lit up at once. “Really?”
Taking in her expression, he gradually realized what he had just said and couldn’t help but regret his impulsive suggestion.
After all, he was still mad at Roxanne.
Still, Jonathan’s advice in the morning lingered in his mind the whole time.
I didn’t know anything about this significant incident where her research institute caught fire. I wonder if she’s injured.
Not noticing the unusual expression on Lucian’s face, Estella urged her father in glee, “Let’s hurry up and go!”
Seeing how excited she was, he knew better than to go back on his words. In the end, he started the car engine and drove toward Roxanne’s house.
When Roxanne returned home, Lysa had brought Archie and Benny back and was preparing dinner in the kitchen.
“Mommy!”
The kids welcomed her home concernedly when they saw her return.
She beamed at them in exhaustion.
The fire at her research institute had caused her a series of trouble.
She had been staying at the research institute for the past few days to deal with the mess.
Benny sensed his mother’s gloomy appearance lately and couldn’t help but ask, “Mommy, did something happen?”
Roxanne patted his head and comforted him, “It’s nothing. I’m just a little busier with work in the past two days.”
She had yet to inform them about the fire at her research institute to prevent worrying them.
Benny eyed her curiously and probed further in an adorable voice. “Is it something to do with the email address you asked me to investigate two days ago?”
Hearing that, Roxanne furrowed her brows slightly. She didn’t expect her son to be so perceptive.
The boy knew he had guessed correctly, judging by the changes in his mother’s countenance.
“I’m hungry. Let’s eat.” Roxanne hurriedly switched the topic of conversation before her sons could press the matter further.
Meanwhile, Lysa had served dinner and called them to have their meal.
Archie and Benny knew Roxanne wouldn’t divulge any more information to them even if they questioned her, so they let the matter drop.
Realizing their decision not to pursue the matter, Roxanne heaved a sighed of relief and led her kids to the dining area.
The four were having dinner when the doorbell suddenly rang. Lysa went to answer the door.
“Hello, Ms. Lane!” a child greeted politely at the mansion’s door. Then, Lysa was heard saying, “Ms. Jarvis, Mr. Farwell and Essie are here.”
Hearing that, Roxanne’s hand froze in mid-air. She was at a loss for words at that moment.
Ever since what happened the other night, she and Lucian had never seen each other. She had no idea why he would come to her place out of the blue.
She also did not know how to face him. Just when she was hesitating to invite him and Estella inside, Archie and Benny were already welcoming them excitedly.
“Essie, come on in. Have you eaten dinner? If not, you can join us!”
Naturally, Estella did not decline their invitation. Soon, she followed Archie and Benny into the dining room.
The adults, Lucian and Roxanne, remained silent throughout the process. The kids were the ones making the decision instead. “Ms. Jarvis!” Upon seeing Roxanne, Estella immediately snuggled up to her.
Archie and Benny were used to that and quickly emptied the seat next to Roxanne. Estella smiled sweetly at Archie and Benny before taking her seat next to Roxanne.
“Mr. Farwell, come and join us!” Benny looked at the man standing in the living room.
Hearing that, Roxanne tensed up a little and felt somewhat uneasy. If Lucian were to sit across from her, she was worried she could not eat dinner in peace.
Then, she heard Lucian’s low voice ring out from behind her, saying, “It’s okay. You guys go ahead with Essie.”
With that, Lucian glanced at Roxanne’s back with his dark gaze before sitting on the couch expressionlessly.
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.