She noticed that his temperament had changed quite a bit after everything they’d been through, as he used to be a man of few words. After dropping Roxanne off, Lucian headed to the Farwell main residence. As soon as Lucian stepped foot into the residence, he noticed that the atmosphere was tense.
Sonya looked visibly angry and immediately: confronted him upon his arrival. “Lucian, don’t you think you owe me an explanation? What is going on between you and Elektra? Since when were you two married?”
Lucian remained expressionless as he had expected Sonya to ask about it sooner or later. “Mom, it was a desperate measure we came up with to deal with Jack. It’s fake. Elektra must have told you about it, right?”
“Yes, she did. How could you be so reckless as to treat marriage as a joke? This is a serious matter!” Sonya was fuming.
She was thrilled when she thought Lucian had finally cut ties with Roxanne and found a daughter-in-law who met her standards. Despite the Lanes not having the same level of power and influence as the Pearsons used to, they were still considered a prestigious family.
She felt utterly betrayed when she discovered it was all a ruse. What was Elektra thinking? Why would she pretend to be married to my son to save a stranger? Is she foolish?
“Mom, this is not a joke. We did it all to save Roxanne! I’m very grateful to Elektra for helping me, and I plan to show my gratitude by doing business with the Lanes.”
Lucian’s tone turned cold when he heard how lightly Sonya regarded Roxanne’s life.
Sonya’s expression stiffened and turned colder. “That’s not what I meant. I didn’t say Roxanne’s life is unimportant. I’m just curious if you’ve considered the consequences of doing this. Even Elektra’s parents will believe it to be the truth. What will happen to Elektra’s reputation after you announce it to the public? Shouldn’t that be taken into account?”
Lucian didn’t want to get into a conflict with his mother. He pondered briefly before softening his tone and replying, “I did consider that at the time. You can ask Elektra about this. I did this only after I obtained her consent.”
Sonya arched her brows. “Of course, she would agree. Elektra has always treated you well since you were little. She accommodated you by letting you have all the toys you wanted. She’s just kind-hearted.”
Lucian was rendered speechless. He had a feeling Sonya was prepared to make a fuss about this matter..
“Am I wrong?” Sonya became more aggressive. “Even if Elektra agreed to this, you shouldn’t take this matter lightly just like that. Did you at least go to the Lane residence to provide her parents with an explanation?”
“You’re right, Mom. I was indeed negligent in handling this matter. I will make a trip to the Lane residence,” Lucian said gently, acknowledging his oversight.
Sonya heard her son’s conciliatory tone, but she was still fuming, so she continued throwing a tantrum. “I even spent so much time discussing the wedding ceremony and banquet arrangements with Elektra’s father, Richard Lane. This is just great. I’m truly embarrassed now!”
Lucian felt a pang in his heart. It seems like Mom is genuinely anxious to remove Roxanne from the picture and wants me to get married to another woman promptly.
Still, he had to yield to his elder, so he answered, “Mom, I’ve indeed acted rashly. I’m sorry, all right? Why don’t you pick a time to invite Mr. Lane out? I’ll express my gratitude and apologize to them in person.”
Sonya did not expect Lucian to be so soft- spoken and obliging suddenly. In the past, they would always confront each other head-on, but he was now resorting to a milder approach.
She was stumped and didn’t know how to vent her dissatisfaction afterward. I can’t believe how tenaciously Roxanne clings to life!
“We’ll do as you suggest, then. But Lucian, are you really not planning to be with Elektra? She’s gentle, kind, and can provide you with significant assistance since she studied abroad.”
Lucian instantly grimaced after listening to Sonya trying to play matchmaker for him again, scaring Sonya out of her wits with the scowl on his face. “Mom, don’t say that anymore in the future.”
That was the limit of his tolerance. An awkward expression spread across Sonya’s countenance. After a pause, she uttered, “Roxanne should’ve recovered by now, right? I’m. not saying that she’s not a suitable partner for you. She’s undoubtedly capable, and her medical skills are extraordinary. However, she did give birth to those two kids with another man. That will greatly tarnish the Farwell family’s good name.”
Lucian’s pupils constricted as he stared at his mother. “Oh. I almost forgot to tell you this. The two kids, Archie and Benny, are actually mine and Roxanne’s. They were born together with Essie. The three of them are triplets.”
Sonya fell silent as she froze in shock. She took in Lucian’s serious mien and ascertained he wasn’t kidding with her or telling a lie. Instead, his gaze was unwavering and shone with earnestness.
“What did you say? How could those two children be yours? No, that’s impossible-”
There was no way Sonya would believe that.
“Mom, that’s the truth. Whether you believe it or not, Archie and Benny are my children. They were born six years ago together with Essie. In a strange twist of events, Roxanne thought Essie had died prematurely. I suppose the person who was assigned to bring Essie back was Grandpa’s subordinate. He certainly didn’t expect Roxanne to have given birth to three children and taken the two boys away with her.”
The truth could sometimes be so absurd. Nevertheless, Colby’s revelation, Roxanne’s admission, and the instinctual affection between him, Archie, and Benny led Lucian to believe that was the truth. However, Sonya would never believe that.
She suddenly raised her voice and said sternly, “Lucian, you can’t blindly put your faith in everything Roxanne tells you. What’s the matter? Is this a new version of the story she made up? It isn’t enough that she made those two boys your godchildren just a while ago. Now she’s tricking you into believing they are your biological sons? That woman is truly capable of spinning tales!”
Even the way Sonya looked at Lucian had changed as she spoke. She wondered if Roxanne had bewitched Lucian with some medication. Roxanne has such impressive medical skills, so it shouldn’t be challenging for her to concoct a drug that could manipulate people’s minds, causing them to lose their sanity.
“No. That’s not it. Mom, I know you find it difficult to believe what I said, but that’s really the truth.” Lucian didn’t expect he could clarify everything to his mother in one go.
“Lucian, you need to think this through. Roxanne is such a terrifyingly scheming woman. Why can’t she be satisfied with just making those boys your godchildren? Is she planning to deceive you into thinking they are your biological kids so they can claim the Farwell family’s right of inheritance?”
Sonya wasn’t fond of Roxanne in the first place. Hence, Lucian’s words only further raised her suspicion, and she assumed the whole thing was Roxanne’s plot all along.
“She must be seeking revenge on our family for abandoning her six years ago. I can’t believe a vengeful woman can be so frightening!”
Muttering to herself absent-mindedly, Sonyal was filled with the desperate urge to instill her train of thought into Lucian..
Meanwhile, Lucian’s expression turned darker. Poker-faced, he narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth. After a few seconds, he unclenched his jaw.
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.