Sonya widened her eyes in anger. “I don’t care what you’re trying to achieve here! You listen very carefully. As long as I’m alive, I’ll never let you become a part of the Farwell family! Also, Lucian is my son! I know him best.
You didn’t even get him to fall in love with you for three years. Why do you think he will like you after six years? Besides, you have two illegitimate children!” No matter what Sonya said, Roxanne remained calm and indifferent, as if she wasn’t taking. Sonya’s words seriously.
However, she wouldn’t allow Sonya to talk about Archie and Benny like that. Her expression darkened instantly. “Mrs. Farwell, please consider your age. What’s the point of dragging two children around when you’re settling adult matters between us adults?
You keep saying that you’re thinking of the reputation of the Farwell family, but don’t you think you have disgraced the family by saying that about two innocent children?” Sonya noticed Roxanne’s change in expression and felt pleased.
She continued to provoke her, “Did I say anything wrong? How old are the two children? I think they’re about five to six years old. Your gave birth to them for another man after leaving the Farwell family for less than a year.
You said you love Lucian! I think you only love his wealth! Now that you’re back in the country, you behave as if Lucian did you wrong. Do you think you can trick me?”
Sonya thought she had successfully provoked Roxanne. Little did she know that the more she talked, the more ridiculous Roxanne found her. Sonya is able to overthink so much after I faked Archie’s and Benny’s ages. If she finds out who
Archie and Benny are and recalls what she said today, I wonder how she will react. Roxanne remained expressionless. “If you think so, then that’s exactly it.”
Sonya was downright infuriated by her nonchalant response. “If that’s the case, leave Lucian and Essie alone! I know of your tactics to get close to Lucian!”
Roxanne gave her a confused look. I don’t even know my tactics. Sonya bellowed, “You’re making use of the fact that Essie likes you! Do you think you can become Essie’s mother through this?
Don’t even think about it. It will never be you! You’re only lucky you have two children similar to Essie’s age. Once Aubree gives birth in the future, Essie will like her too!”
Sonya thought it was ironic when she heard what Estella called Roxanne at the restaurant. It also reminded her that Roxanne didn’t know. that Estella was her own daughter.
If Roxanne were to find out, she wouldn’t have let Estella call her Aunt Roxanne. Sonya planned to use this to drive Roxanne away from her son. “The family will do whatever it takes to find Essie’s mother.
She will be the next Mrs. Farwell. It will never be you!” Sonya sounded determined. Roxanne furrowed her brows in surprise. No matter what it takes? Does that mean that the Farwell family doesn’t know who Essie’s mother is? Does Lucian know?
Sonya was furious upon seeing Roxanne lost in thought. She suppressed her anger and enunciated, “While I’m still speaking to you nicely, you’d better be sensible. Take what you want and leave Horington. Otherwise, don’t blame me for not considering that you were once my daughter-in-law!”
Roxanne snapped back to reality, and her lips curled into a wry smile. “Since when have you ever cared about that?” Sonya had never treated her as her daughter-in- law.
It sounded like a joke to Roxanne. Sonya stiffened, not knowing how to reply to this.
Roxanne took a sip of her coffee. She didn’t even cast Sonya a glance as she uttered, “Also, you can’t give me what I want. I will pretend as if we didn’t have this conversation today. It’s getting late. You should head back.”
After a long moment, Sonya finally said stiffly, “You should know what’s good for you!” Roxanne opened the door for her calmly. “I won’t be seeing you off.”
It was so obvious she was chasing Sonya out of the house. It would be awkward if Sonya continued to stay. After a moment of consideration, Sonya walked out of the mansion with a grim expression.
Roxanne immediately closed the door behind her. She had wanted to have a proper discussion with Sonya, but she didn’t realize that the latter would be this hostile toward her.
She had had no choice but to face her head on. In fact, Sonya’s statement that she was looking for Estella’s mother left her with a deep impression.
She did not expect that the Farwell family still didn’t know who Estella’s mother was. If the woman is unwilling to reveal herself, does that mean I can truly take care of Essie in her stead?
Archie and Benny got up really early on Monday morning. They had already prepared warm milk and sandwiches by the time Roxanne made her way down the stairs. She chuckled in amusement when she saw how excited they were.
“Hurry up and eat your breakfast, Mommy! You need to send us to the kindergarten soon!” Benny said while handing her the glass of warm milk.
Roxanne nodded with a smile and joined them for breakfast before getting into the car with them. Archie and Benny had been somewhat depressed since Estella transferred to another kindergarten.
Now that Estella had returned, Archie and Benny were excited about attending classes again. Upon arriving at the kindergarten, Roxanne saw Estella standing next to Lucian while he spoke to Pippa and Jeffrey.
“Mr. Farwell! Essie!” Archie and Benny shouted. excitedly from the car window. Roxanne couldn’t help but smile as she brought them out of the car. The boys hurried up to Estella and gave her a big hug from both sides.
“Welcome back, Essie!” Estella had been a little nervous when she saw Pippa earlier, but the sight of Archie and Benny brought a huge smile to her face.
After saying hi to Estella, Archie and Benny turned around to greet Pippa and Lucian, “Good morning Ms. Ward! Good morning, Mr. Farwell!”
It had been a long time since Pippa had seen them smiling so happily.
Jeffrey, on the other hand, didn’t pay the boys much attention. He had read Roxanne’s files and knew that she was just a doctor. He couldn’t be bothered to try to butter her up.
Lucian patted them on the heads in response. He was about to ask them where Roxanne was when he looked up and saw her standing in front of him.
“Good morning, Ms. Jarvis!” Pippa greeted her warmly. Roxanne nodded and responded with a smile, “Ms. Ward, Mr. Bauer, good morning.”
She then lowered her head and shifted her gaze to Estella.
Ever since Roxanne and Lucian fell apart, she had insisted on driving the boys to and from school herself in hopes of meeting Estella at the front gate, but she had never got a chance to see her.
As such, she was delighted to finally see Estella after so long. “Aunt Roxanne!” Estella called out to Roxanne in front of Pippa and Jeffrey, causing the two to freeze in shock.
A few seconds later, Pippa regained her composure and glanced at Lucian. After making sure that he wasn’t displeased with Estella’s form of address, she flashed Roxanne a smile and said, “You and Essie sure are close!”
Noticing the innocent look in Estella’s eyes, Roxanne figured it wasn’t something worth hiding and gave her a pat on the head. “You need to be a good girl and listen to Ms. Ward, okay? Feel free to talk to Archie and Benny if you need anything.”
Estella nodded obediently in response. “We’ll make sure to take good care of Essie! We won’t let anyone bully her!” Archie and Benny said in unison.
Even though Roxanne didn’t tell them anything, the boys knew that Estella must’ve been bullied in that new kindergarten. Frustrated that they couldn’t get back at the bullies, they decided to do everything in their power to protect her instead.
Having realized how important Roxanne was, Jeffrey was quick to reassure her, “Don’t worry, Ms. Jarvis! The environment here at our kindergarten is very good, so you may rest assured that no one will bully her!”
Naturally, Roxanne noticed the sudden change in his attitude and knew the reason behind it. “I’m glad to hear that,” she replied coldly. Jeffrey’s eyelids twitched slightly when he heard her cold response, but he forced himself to maintain a smile on his face.
“The kids miss Essie a lot, so no one is going to bully her.” Pippa quickly stepped in to defuse the tension. Roxanne flashed her a polite smile in response.
“I’ll be placing Essie in your care, Ms. Ward.” Since it was time for class to start, Pippa got ready to bring the kids inside.
Right then, Lucian recalled something and called out to her, “By the way, do not let Aubree pick Essie up from school if she shows up. In the event that I am unable to pick Essie up myself, Ms. Jarvis here will do it for me.”
He then shot Roxanne a meaningful look after saying that. Of course, Pippa understood what he was implying. She glanced at Roxanne in surprise..
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.