Leaving The Country After Divorce

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.

I knew there was something off about the relationship between them, but I didn’t think Ms. Jarvis would take Ms. Pearson’s place in Mr. Farwell’s heart!

began to view

like that out of the blue, so she didn’t know how to respond at

still trying to find the words when Estella tugged at the hem of her shirt and asked excitedly, “Is that

shifted their gaze to Roxanne upon

bring herself to say no when she saw the expectant look in Estella’s eyes. “Yeah, that’s right. If your daddy can’t come to pick you up, then you can play with Archie and Benny instead!” she said

cheered

can’t make it, I will pick them up for

even

to turn his offer down,

at Lucian, then at Roxanne before nodding in acknowledgment. “Understood. I will

“W-What if someone from

couldn’t help but recall the argument

firm in her

asked Lucian about Sonya, Roxanne got curious as

her up. Do not let Essie go with them without my permission,”