Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1652 Be Good And Stay Home

Lucian replied to every single one of the children's innocent questions.

Although he had already expected those questions, and it was not hard for him to answer them, he still felt exhausted after doing so.

When faced with the children's naive and innocent expressions, it required a lot of energy on his part to come up with lies.

“Daddy, can't we go look for Mommy?” Estella suddenly asked.

She and Roxanne had only reunited not long ago, so she was unwilling to be apart from the woman, especially after knowing that Roxanne had left for such a faraway place.

Lucian's expression stiffened when he heard her question. He almost could not hold back and let his sadness burst out.

Yet he stayed silent for a few moments. Suppressing those emotions, he pretended everything was fine as he looked at the children.

“I'm quite busy these days, so I can't take you. Your mommy will probably be gone for only a week. She'll be back when you go on break.”

quickly averted his gaze and pretended to be focused on eating dinner, afraid the children would see through his lie.

much about it. They were

hope she'll already be waiting for us at home when we

stirred within him once more. The pain he felt was too great

you come back, your mommy will definitely be waiting at home for you.”

he was tired, so they quieted down and helped to put food on his plate.

The food he ate was now unappetizing.

children clung to him and wanted him to play with them for a

not bear to face the children a moment longer. Steeling his heart, he handed the children over

in confusion when he saw Lucian heading for the door. “Are you not going to rest at home tonight?”

look flashed across Lucian's eyes when he heard Archie's question. He stopped and rubbed his temples to control

to discuss with Mr. Queen, so I'll sleep over at his place tonight. Be good, listen to Ms. Catalina, and go to bed early.”

father, taking in the latter's

happen at the