At the end of his rope, Cayden took his leave after transporting the medicinal herbs and left. On his way back to Farwell Group, resentment brewed within him.
Even when he went into the CEO’s office to report back to Lucian, his face was as black as thunder. “What’s with this expression of yours?”
Glimpsing his assistant’s expression, Lucian frowned, thinking that Roxanne turned down his help. Only then did Cayden snap back to his senses. He chuckled guiltily. “Nothing.”
Seeing that he didn’t want to speak of it, Lucian didn’t press him for an answer, merely inquiring, “Have you sent the medicinal herbs over?”
Cayden suppressed the grievance within him and replied succinctly, “Yes. Ms. Jarvis received it personally.” He initially thought that his employer would have questions since he mentioned Roxanne.
Unexpectedly, Lucian acted as though he didn’t hear it, nodding expressionlessly. “Got it. You’re dismissed.” That’s all?
Cayden was stunned for a long while, finding it incredulous. When Lucian remained silent, he sheepishly spun on his heel to leave. While he walked out of the office, he wavered about telling the man about Roxanne and Jack riding in the same car.
But upon imagining Lucian’s expression after learning about it, he couldn’t help shuddering. Hence, he silently nixed that idea. Even when it was time to get off work in the evening, Lucian never mentioned Roxanne anymore.
It was as though that batch of medicinal herbs was meant to signify an end to their relationship.
Sitting in the adjacent assistant’s office, Cayden watched as Lucian walked out of his office with a face devoid of expression and took the elevator directly when it was time to get off work. A mixture of emotions roiled within him.
Is Mr. Farwell… really giving up on Ms. Jarvis?
Needless to say, Lucian knew nothing about Cayden’s thoughts.
Nonetheless, his feelings somewhat aligned with the latter’s conjectures.
Ever since he fell ill until that present day, Roxanne’s reaction had disappointed him beyond words.
He felt that he had already sacrificed enough and lowered himself sufficiently to make up for his mistakes six years ago.
Yet, she remained unmoved.
Therefore, he felt that he needed to stop for a while and carefully assess what was lacking between them.
He mulled it over throughout the drive. Soon, his car slowly came to a stop at the gates of the kindergarten.
Archie, Benny, and Estella hadn’t been let out of school yet.
For once, he waited for them at the gates.
Sometime later, the children walked out in a line under Pippa’s lead.
They seemingly caught sight of his tall figure at once.
“Daddy.”
It was the first time Estella saw her father that early, so she should be thrilled. However, she appeared listless.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Ms. Jarvis. I heard from Archie and Benny that they’ve also tried persuading her, but she refuses to meet me. I wonder what had happened between Daddy and her now.
Little did she know that the subsequent events would be even worse than she had imagined.
When the children had walked over to him, Lucian held his hand out to Estella. “Let’s go home.”
Hearing that, Estella snapped her eyes up and gaped at her father in surprise.
“But Ms. Lane isn’t here yet.”
In the past, they had always waited with Archie and Benny. Only when the boys had left would Estella do the same.
At the side, Archie and Benny were also perplexed, not quite understanding Lucian’s meaning.
Previously, Daddy left with Essie right away because he was sick. But now, he has obviously recovered!
Lucian cast a look at Archie and Benny indifferently. A strange feeling inexplicably welled up within Archie and Benny when they met his gaze. The look in Daddy’s eyes when he regards us seems to have changed.
In fact, they felt that the man seemingly didn’t want to look at them for long, his gaze only staying on them for a brief moment before leaving in the next heartbeat.
“Mr. Farwell?” Benny couldn’t help venturing. Lucian merely inclined his head a fraction. “Ms. Ward will wait with you both.” Having said that, he held his hand out at Estella once more.
Estella was reluctant to leave, but she could tell that her father appeared to be angry. After a moment’s hesitation, she ultimately reached out and took his hand.
Archie and Benny, on the other hand, could only quieten down and watch helplessly as Lucian left with Estella. “Is Daddy mad at Mommy, Archie?” Benny stared at his brother pitifully.
Archie remained expressionless, but disappointment glinted in his eyes. That was also the only possibility he could think of. After all, Lucian kept Roxanne company by her side every time she was sick.
But this time, he was sick, yet she didn’t even bother inquiring about his condition. Daddy must be pretty disappointed…
Meanwhile, Lucian brought Estella into the car. His gaze swept over Archie and Benny at the gates of the kindergarten. Then, he slowly started the car.
When they had driven out a distance away, Estella couldn’t resist asking, “Are you mad at Ms. Jarvis, Daddy?”
Lucian’s brows creased, and he didn’t answer that.
He could guess what she wanted to say, but he wasn’t in the mood to listen right then.
Unaware of her father’s thoughts, Estella continued in a cute voice, “She didn’t mean to keep away instead of visiting you. It must have been because she was busy with work.”
She was sad about the fact that she hadn’t seen Roxanne in a long time, but still, she chose to comfort him.
Ms. Jarvis is already avoiding us. If Daddy is mad at her on top of that, I don’t know when they’ll make up.
At the end of the day, she was still yearning for Roxanne to be her mother.
Lucian wasn’t at all surprise to hear that.
If it were in the past, he would’ve played along with her and consoled her.
This time, however, he merely frowned. His voice was also a touch chilly. “We’ll talk about this another day.”
Such an attitude made it clear that he was planning to evade the matter.
Estella’s cheeks puffed up. Despite her reluctance, she still zipped her mouth obediently. As she glowered at his back, she mused inwardly.
Daddy must be mad at Ms. Jarvis, or even livid. Hmm… what must I do to have them make up?
She was rather troubled by the situation.
Before she could figure out a solution, the car had already come to a slow stop before the Farwell residence.
Lucian alighted from the car before turning back and carrying Estella out.
Just when the two of them were about to head into the mansion, the door was opened from the inside, upon which Aubree walked out.
At the sight of her, Lucian’s expression changed slightly.
Estella was likewise shocked, and her face scrunched up.
Don’t tell me, Daddy is suddenly mad at Ms. Jarvis because of this evil woman!
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