Chapter 508 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Although they did not have solid evidence, they knew that Nancy had once worked for the Pearson family’s research institute. That fact alone was enough to pin the suspicion on Aubree.

If Aubree dared to lay a hand on Estella, not once, but twice, what was stopping her from harming Lucian? A chill ran down Roxanne’s spine at the thought.

I’ve known Lucian for so many years, but I’ve never seen him fall sick, ever! It must not be an ordinary illness…

“Mommy, are you listening to us?” Archie and Benny anxiously inquired when they saw that Roxanne was deep in thought. Roxanne snapped back to her senses and forced a smile. “It sounds quite serious. Has he gone to the hospital for a checkup?”

“I think he was seen by the family doctor, but it wasn’t enough to reassure Essie,” Archie replied. Roxanne, too, did not feel reassured.

It would be too easy to misdiagnose the bacterial infection with a simple checkup. Archie’s and Benny’s eyes glittered when they saw how worried Roxanne looked.

Benny urged, “Mommy, why don’t you check up on Mr. Farwell? I’m sure Essie would feel better if you went over.”

Archie hurried to add, “Yeah! Essie says that you’re the best doctor in the world!” In addition to her own speculation, Roxanne was convinced by the two children’s coaxing. Finally, she agreed to it.

“I will pay him a visit after dinner,” she said. Truth be told, Archie and Benny had not expected their mother to agree to it so easily. It took them several seconds to recover from their shock.

“We want to go too!” Roxanne frowned. “No, you boys should stay home. It would be bad if he passes the cold to the both of you.”

Archie and Benny insisted, “We only want to visit Essie. We promise not to go inside!”

They were worried about their father and wanted to see how he was doing too. Roxanne assumed that the kids truly wanted to play with Estella. Hence, she did not give the matter further thought.

As soon as they finished dinner, the kids urged her to depart quickly.

At the Farwell residence, Aubree was having dinner with Lucian and Estella. While they were eating, Aubree tried her best to engage in a conversation with the two, but she received no response.

This angered her. Indeed, Lucian did not kick her out this time. However, he was acting as though she did not exist, as he had never looked at her once.

They finally finished dinner. Aubree stood up first and turned to Catalina. She kindly said, “Catalina, let me help you clean up.” Catalina was surprised and wondered why Aubree had a sudden change in attitude.

Before she could say anything, Aubree had started cleaning the table. Since Lucian would not accept her affection, she could only swallow her pride and try to impress him by doing little things. “Daddy…”

Estella carefully tugged on her father’s sleeve. Lucian looked down at her. “I want to see the flowers.” She glanced at Aubree as she spoke.

She did not want to stay with Aubree. If Aubree were to stay at their place, then Estella would rather go out to play. Lucian knew what Estella was thinking. He gently patted her head and said, “I’ll accompany you.”

Upon hearing that, Estella hurriedly shook her head. “I can go by myself. I’ll just be in the garden. Daddy, you shouldn’t go outside since you’re sick.”

Lucian smiled and calmly replied, “It’s just a cold. I can still see the flowers with you.”

After saying that, he stood up and held out a hand to Estella.

Estella’s eyes lit up.

Although she said she wanted to see the flowers because she was trying to hide from Aubree, she did not expect Lucian to want to follow along.

This is my first time seeing the flowers with Daddy!

A huge smile tugged at Estella’s lips as the thought crossed her mind.

On the other hand, an icy glint flashed across Aubree’s eyes as she watched the two leave. She put the plates in her hands back on the table.

“Ms. Pearson?”

Catalina was confused upon seeing Aubree put the plates down.

Seconds later, she returned to her senses. This person is simply acting in front of Mr. Farwell. Whatever “help” she wants to provide is just an excuse to butter up to him. Since Mr. Farwell and Ms. Estella left, she’s too lazy to keep up her act.

When Catalina realized that, she did not say a word and continued to clean up.

Estella squatted at the stairs in the garden and looked at the flowers around her feet earnestly.

“Daddy!”

She suddenly noticed something and excitedly tugged on the hem of Lucian’s pants.

Lucian could hear the excitement in Estella’s voice as his gaze followed where she was pointing.

A ring of white flowers surrounded a cluster of pale yellow flowers.

“Ms. Jarvis previously made a flower wreath for me that has the same small yellow flowers as those in it!”

Estella’s tone was full of surprise.

When Lucian heard that, he raised an eyebrow, and a smile tugged at his lips.

Just then, Aubree came out of the mansion with a thick coat in her hands.

“Wear this. Otherwise, your flu will get worse tomorrow.” As she said that, she reached out to place the coat around Lucian’s shoulders.

Lucian turned around. The smile on his face remained, though his tone was cold as he said, “Thanks.”

After saying that, he took the coat from her before she could touch him.

Aubree’s hands were frozen in mid-air, and her expression turned grim.

Suddenly, she noticed something and looked toward the entrance of the manor.

In the dark of the night, a familiar car was parked at the entrance, but it seemed that no one had gotten out.

Roxanne’s car came to a stop at the entrance of the Farwell residence. She shut off the engine and hesitated momentarily, wondering if she should call Lucian.

After all, she was visiting him at night. Even if it was to check on him, the visit was too sudden. As that thought crossed her mind, Roxanne reached out to grab her phone. She could see the mansion’s entrance from the corner of her eye.

It looked like two people were standing there. She stopped her actions and frowned as she stared at the entrance of the mansion. Though hidden behind the trees, she could vaguely see Lucian and Aubree standing there.

In Aubree’s hands seemed to be a coat. After some time, Lucian turned and smiled as he took the coat from her hands. From afar, the atmosphere between them looked harmonious.

Although it was hard to see clearly from this distance, Lucian’s smile was an eyesore. Lucian kept saying he’ll win me over, but he’s never smiled at me like that before…

As she also thought of what Lucian said about settling his relationship with Aubree, a piercing pain stabbed her in the heart. Is he so-call handling the relationship by flirting with her like he’s doing now?

In the end, the words Lucian used to butter me up were so that he could use me and compete with Jack in business. I’m nothing but a tool of his.

“Mommy?” Archie and Benny suddenly called out as she got lost in her thoughts. They were in a rush to get out of the car to meet Lucian, but Roxanne had kept the doors locked.

Roxanne snapped back to her senses and tried to suppress the change in her emotions as she asked, “What is it?” Benny was puzzled. “Aren’t we going to check on Mr. Farwell? Let’s go down!”

Upon hearing that, Roxanne looked down, and her hand reaching for her phone returned to its position at the steering wheel. “I suddenly remembered that I still have work to finish, so there’s no time to visit him today.”

After saying that, she started the engine. Archie and Benny exchanged glances, their eyes filled with confusion. “But…”

Mommy had already promised us, so it meant that she didn’t have any more work. Why is there work that she needs to finish all of a sudden?

Archie and Benny thought of their mother’s actions and followed her gaze to look at the manor.

However, they could not see anything due to their short stature.

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