Leaving The Country After Divorce

“How are things over there? I'm sorry for what happened. I acted without thinking about the consequences.”

Roxanne heard Lucian apologizing the moment she answered the call.

The kids were leaning on her thighs and staring at her as they waited to hear Lucian's response.

However, Roxanne simply patted them on the head and made her way into the kitchen.

Realizing that she wanted to speak to Lucian in private, the kids knew better than to follow her.

After finding a quiet spot in the kitchen, Roxanne lowered her voice to a whisper as she said, “I know you did it to protect us, but that announcement was a little too sudden. Besides, Archie and Benny—”

Lucian cut her off, “It was my idea. Archie and Benny are going to become my children eventually anyway, so I figured I would grant them that identity right away.”

That was one of the reasons he made that announcement.

people would surely gossip about Roxanne when she married into the Farwell

the Farwell family, Lucian decided

a little when she heard

for her to respond, Lucian

to respond, Lucian continued, “Are the kids

As bold as those journalists may be, they wouldn't dare force their way into the house. As long as we don't step out the door, they won't be able

figure out a solution as soon as

fine as long as we remain indoors, so you don't have to

her in the background, “Hang in there, Roxanne!

she heard

is she doing

who was standing next to him, as he explained, “She

and from the way Lucian worded that sentence, Roxanne couldn't help

Roxanne said in a gentle voice, “Madilyn is