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.

crumpled it

asleep. Even in her sleep, she couldn’t stop

her hands outside since she was still holding Roxanne’s top in

intimate exchange. In

sound asleep in Roxanne’s arms. “Indeed, Ms. Estella can sleep soundly when she’s with you. Previously, she was a difficult child whenever she got sick.

widened her

about Aubree? She’s Essie’s mother. Can’t she calm Essie down? By the way, why didn’t she show up at all now that Essie’s sick?

about to pose that question when Lucian’s voice

her to the guest room? You’ll

“Yes, it’s late. You came here with Mr. Farwell after work, so you must be

emerged in her mind as

only fell asleep a

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