The boys raised their heads and stared at the man. After patting Estella’s head, he carried her in his arm, approached Roxanne, and asked. resentfully, “Why did you only bring the children here?”
Roxanne couldn’t help but feel guilty as she met his eyes. “I thought you were busy working today…” It’s also because I need time to calm down after I rejected his proposal last night.
However, he didn’t give her a chance to breathe. “As busy as I may be, I still have time to spend with you all.” Then he examined her and the boys because they were wet before speaking meaningfully. “Besides, I can’t help but worry when you bring the children to the beach.”
Roxanne blushed as she recalled the kiss they had after she fell that day. “Mommy’s very good at swimming!” Benny defended. She even went diving when we went on vacation last time!
Just as he ended his sentence, he heard hist father chuckle for no apparent reason. Meanwhile, Roxanne’s face was getting even redder.
When the children saw how their parents were acting, they knew for sure something had happened and that it very likely involved their father bullying their mother.
“Daddy, why are you here?” Estella glanced at her father curiously. We were talking about Daddy a few moments earlier, and I’m surprised to see him arrive so quickly. I thought he was angry. Her words served as a reminder to Roxanne.
Suppressing her embarrassment, she gave Archie and Benny a stern, questioning look, as if to inquire which one of them had sent Lucian a text message. It couldn’t be Essie, so it must be either of the boys!
“It wasn’t us!” Benny felt a chill go down his spine and immediately drew on his inborn acting skills to put on an innocent look. “If you don’t believe us, ask Mr. Farwell!”
With that, he turned to look at Lucian. Lucian met his eyes and nodded readily. “I came here by myself.” Roxanne frowned, her eyes filled with suspicion.
It’s worrying to consider what might happen once they discover their familial connection, given that they’re already helping each other without any knowledge of their relationship.
Knowing Roxanne was suspecting him, Benny shot her an innocent smile and changed the topic. “Mommy, I’m freezing!”
Roxanne couldn’t bring herself to yell at them, so she turned to look at Lucian. He was the only one who could head out to buy some clothes for the kids.
Before she could state her request, Lucian broke the silence. “I have some clothes in the car that you can change into. You can change your clothes in the car.” Roxanne grew suspicious again.
How could it be so coincidental? As though he had seen through her, Lucian arched a brow and added, “Don’t forget that I brought you here first after you returned to the country. For the past six years, this was my territory. Is there something wrong with me coming to my territory?”
Roxanne was rendered speechless. Since he had spelled things out so clearly, Roxanne knew she couldn’t probe further as she did not want to come across as overly calculative.
“Perhaps this is fate,” Lucian remarked with a smile. He then pushed Archie’s and Benny’s shoulders gently. “Come, let’s go change your clothes.” The boys nodded obediently and padded to his car with him.
“Mr. Farwell, why are you here?” Benny asked in surprise as he changed his clothes.
They were thoroughly soaked, and it was quite troublesome for them to switch out of their wet garments into something dry and comfortable.
Lucian only remembered to bring them a change of clothes but forgot to buy some towels to dry them off. He glanced around in his car and retrieved his suit jacket placed in the backseat to wipe the boys dry.
The material was expensive and bad at absorbing water, but it was better than nothing. Lucian was amused to hear Benny’s question. “You were the one who sent me your location, no?”
Benny flashed a guilty smile. “You didn’t answer me, so I thought…”
I thought he’s mad at Mommy! Lucian could guess his mind. “You thought I’m mad at your mommy because she rejected me?” Benny chuckled sheepishly. Archie, however, remained unfazed. “Are you upset?”
Lucian had no idea he’d be this straightforward. It took him a few seconds before he regained his composure to reply, “No. Our past was marred by a misunderstanding that was entirely my fault. All I want now is to try to win her heart back, nothing more.” A gentle smile nudged his lips as he gazed at the boys. “You’ll help me, right?”
Benny bobbed his head eagerly. He then proceeded to explain why Roxanne was in a foul mood earlier. “It was my fault for making her angry,” he admitted.
Lucian finally understood why Benny had summoned him. He was pleased to be of help. “All right, I’ll handle this, so don’t worry. I’ll make sure to cheer her up.”
Roxanne and Estella waited at the beach for some time before Lucian and the boys climbed out of the car. The sight of the boys wearing rainbow-colored T-shirts surprised Roxanne to no end.
Lucian preferred wearing plain-colored clothes, so she had assumed he’d buy monochrome clothes without any pattern for the boys. She had no idea he’d buy them such vibrant- looking clothes.
I wonder when he bought these clothes. They seem to fit the boys well. “When did you buy the clothes?” Roxanne asked when they came over to join her.
Recalling Benny’s earlier comment that she was in a foul mood, Lucian regarded her silently for a moment before responding, “I actually bought them on my way here. I’ve been planning to bring you here one day, and I thought it best to be prepared, and it seems I made the right choice as they came in handy.”
His words merely served to fuel Roxanne’s suspicion. Never mind if Lucian showed up suddenly. I can’t believe he even prepared clothes for them.
She looked down and observed Archie’s and Benny’s reactions. The boys were grinning adorably. “Mommy, Mr. Farwell bought clothes for you as well. You should go get changed!”
When they were changing their clothes, they suddenly noticed a stunning dress tucked away. in the rear of the car. They were certain that Lucian had purchased it as a surprise for Roxanne.
Roxanne was stunned to hear that. Did he buy clothes for me as well?
She gave Lucian a questioning look. Lucian appeared to be a bit dismayed, as the boys had ruined his surprise, but he still gave a brief nod. “Go get changed. You don’t want to catch a cold.”
Roxanne remained hesitant. Lucian arched his brow teasingly. “Don’t worry. I won’t peek at you. You can take your time while. I bring the kids to play over there.”
Without waiting for her reply, he gathered the kids and led them away. The kids wanted Roxanne to get changed as soon as possible, so they followed him obediently.
Roxanne hesitated as she stared at their backs. A few seconds later, she made up her mind and walked to the car.
As Benny said, there was an ocean blue spaghetti strap dress at the rear of the car. The bodice of the dress was slightly ruffled, and the waist was snugly cinched.
After giving birth to Archie and Benny, she rarely had the chance to wear such a casual outfit. However, she had to admit that the dress was her style.
Six years ago, when she was still married to Lucian, she would often come to the beach clad in similar dresses. I can’t believe Lucian knows the style I like. It looks like he has put in some effort to get to know me.
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.