Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 97

Hearing her sobs, Lucian glanced in their direction.

Roxanne patted Estella’s back comfortingly, but the latter’s sobs merely grew louder. Tossing the blanket aside, she sat up and threw herself into Roxanne’s arms.

Her hands held Roxanne’s top tightly as she cried sadly. Gradually, she opened her eyes and stared at Roxanne’s face intently.

Her sobs died down after she confirmed Roxanne was still around.

By then, her cheeks were crimson from her fever and sobs. Roxanne felt her heart aching, for the little girl reminded her of her boys.

“Hush, Essie. I’m right here. Don’t cry,” Roxanne cajoled her while wiping the tears off her cheeks tenderly.Estella sniffled as tears continued to trickle down. However, she wasn’t about to release her grasp on Roxanne’s top.

drenched Roxanne’s top and crumpled it up. Nevertheless,

asleep. Even in her sleep,

in the blanket gingerly, leaving only her hands outside since she was still holding Roxanne’s

unfathomable glint flashed across Lucian’s eyes as he watched their intimate exchange. In the end, he chose not

Roxanne’s arms. “Indeed, Ms. Estella can sleep soundly when she’s with you. Previously, she was a difficult child whenever she got sick. No one could calm

widened her eyes in

way, why didn’t she show up at all now that

was about to pose that question when Lucian’s voice rang

wake up again tonight. Why don’t you bring her to the guest room? You’ll

work, so you must be exhausted. You should head upstairs and get some rest along with

shot the second floor a hesitating look. The past events emerged in her mind as bitterness engulfed her heart. She shook

here briefly. Essie only fell asleep a while ago, so I don’t want to