As if worried that Roxanne would be suspicious, Jonathan added casually, “It’s about work. We have to talk at the company, and since I was nearby, I dropped by to pick him up.”
Roxanne found Jonathan’s expression a bit strange, but she did not probe. After all, Jonathan had said that it was about work, so it should have nothing much to do with her.
Roxanne stepped aside and let Jonathan in. “He’s inside. Go on in and call him.” Without hesitation, Jonathan took a step forward to head into the house.
At that moment, Lucian appeared with the three kids trailing behind him. Upon spotting Jonathan, the trio greeted him in unison. “Hello, Mr. Queen!”
Jonathan was delighted to see the kids looking genuinely happy. “Hello, little ones. I came in such a hurry that I forgot to buy you gifts. I’ll make it up to you next time, all right?”
The kids nodded obediently and turned to Lucian with puppy eyes. “Mr. Farwell, are you leaving already?” Benny asked, reluctant to part with Lucian.
Lucian stroked Benny’s head and told him, “I have some things to attend to. I’ll see you tomorrow.” Archie, Benny, and Estella all looked unwilling to say goodbye just yet.
Although they practically ate with Lucian and Roxanne every day over the past few days, this day was different. They wished they could just stick to the couple’s side from this day on, but to their disappointment, Lucian was leaving so soon.
Lucian rubbed the children’s heads one by one to make them feel better. Next, he strode toward Roxanne.
Since Jonathan and the kids were there, Roxanne couldn’t help but feel nervous. She had no idea what Lucian was going to do.
Fortunately, Lucian only approached her and told her, “Wait for me. I’ll make it clear to you.”
As Roxanne took in Lucian’s deep voice, she looked at him in confusion. However, Lucian had already spun on his heels and walked to Jonathan’s side by then. Without pausing, he headed outside.
Jonathan hurriedly bid goodbye to Roxanne and the children. “We’ll get going then. See you.” The children waved at him politely. Turning around, Jonathan swiftly caught up to Lucian.
The two men got into Jonathan’s car without even sparing a glance at Lucian’s vehicle. While Roxanne watched them leave with the kids by her side, questions started to pop up in her mind.
Jonathan had said they were going to the company to talk about work. Yet before Jonathan came, Lucian never mentioned anything about it.
Aside from that, what Lucian said before he left made Roxanne nervous for some reason. Make it clear to me? What is he referring to? Is it about Aubree and Frieda’s commotion earlier today, or…
When an idea occurred to Roxanne, she snapped back to her senses. Anticipation began to grow in her heart.
“Lucian, how’s Dr. Jarvis?” Jonathan gingerly asked after they had driven for some distance. It was bad enough that one could cut the tension in the car with a knife, but it was even worse to see a grim-faced Lucian in the rearview mirror.
Naturally, Jonathan couldn’t help but wonder if he had imagined the earlier interaction. I remember Lucian being perfectly normal with Roxanne and the kids just now. Why has he done a one-eighty since getting into the car?
Alas, Lucian merely shot Jonathan a cold stare and asked, “Where are Aubree and your sister?” “I sent them to the hospital,” Jonathan replied, sheepishly touching his nose as he did..
“Take me there.” Left with no other choice, Jonathan sighed inwardly and nodded. D*mn it. I wonder if he’ll take his anger out on our family when he sees Frieda later…
After a few seconds of silence, Jonathan. composed himself and brought the focus back. to Roxanne and Lucian. “By the way, Dr. Jarvis wasn’t hurt, was she?”
Lucian shook his head, his expression somber. “No, she wasn’t. I checked.”
Then again, so what if she wasn’t injured? Seeing her cry made my heart ache even more!
“Aubree must’ve gone after her because of you. Did Dr. Jarvis say anything?” Jonathan probed before getting the nagging feeling that something was off. “Wait a minute… You didn’t piss Dr. Jarvis off again, did you?”
Lucian’s gaze darkened when he noticed the difference in his friend’s tone. “No. I won’t do that again.” Jonathan, however, was perplexed by that answer.
“I don’t think I can ever forget the previous incident,” Lucian added somberly. “After having experienced the pain of almost losing her, all I want to do now is make her happy.”
Seeing Aubree pick on Roxanne only reminded me of how much the latter suffered from her mood fluctuations after she regained consciousness. I don’t want to put her through that kind of ordeal again!
Upon hearing his friend’s words, Jonathan felt a wave of relief wash over him. “That’s more like it. If you had realized this sooner, perhaps there wouldn’t be so many problems.”
“That’s why I won’t let anyone who has hurt her off the hook!” With that, Jonathan’s heart lurched.
Ah, sh*t. Why did Frieda have to do all those stupid things? I’ve warned her time and time again to stay out of Lucian’s private matters, yet she still had to tag along with Aubree. Look what she’s done now! Who knows if Grandpa can take the stress if Lucian unleashes his anger on our family? That’s what scares me the most!
Plagued by worry, Jonathan gradually slowed down his driving. Alas, despite doing his best to buy more time, they eventually still arrived at the hospital.
Having resigned himself to fate, Jonathan stepped out of the car and led the way. The two men strode into the hospital, and it wasn’t long before they got to Aubree’s ward.
The subordinates tasked with looking after Aubree and Frieda immediately greeted Jonathan, “Hello, Mr. Queen.” “Has she woken up?”
As soon as Jonathan’s question left his mouth, he heard what sounded like an argument coming from the ward. Knowing it could only be his half-witted sister talking to Aubree, he quickly cleared his throat.
As much as he was mad at Frieda, she was still his sister and a part of the Queen family. There was no way he could leave her in the lurch. Besides, if she were to spout any more nonsense, not even he might be able to protect her!
The two women in the ward seemed to have heard the noise outside and quickly quietened down. Seconds later, Frieda got up and opened the door.
Upon seeing the men, she panicked so much that she had to clench her fists tight to calm herself down. “Lucian, have you come to visit Aubree? Her injuries are pretty bad. I blame-”
Unfortunately, before she could finish her sentence, Jonathan interrupted, “Shut up! This is for Lucian and Aubree to discuss between themselves. I want you to come here right now!”
Stunned by her brother’s sudden outburst, Frieda glared at him and was about to retort when she saw Lucian’s cold-eyed stare. After feeling a chill run down her spine, Frieda promptly swallowed her words and walked out with her head hung low.
Lucian, on the other hand, said nothing and entered the ward. With that, Frieda stood outside, dazed and frozen from Lucian’s terrifying stare.
Meanwhile, Aubree wiped her scowl away and recomposed herself as soon as she heard the commotion. By the time Lucian walked in, she had plastered a look of surprise and hurt on her face. “Lucian, what brings you here?”
Even though she stiffened at the sight of Lucian’s expression, she still managed to keep her smile and quickly added, “Come on. Take a seat.”
Instead, Lucian stood by the bed and stared her down. “Who told you to look for Roxanne?” A glint flashed across Aubree’s eyes as she calmly shared her sob story.
“You said Essie was at Mrs. Farwell’s, so I swung by to visit her. However, when I was told that wasn’t the case, I figured you must’ve sent Essie to Ms. Jarvis. I was worried Mrs. Farwell might storm Ms. Jarvis’ place and overwhelm her. That’s why I decided to make the trip. myself…”
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.