Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1702 The Kids Will Get Worried

As Lucian was already prepared for the worst, he nodded after hearing what she said.

“All right; I trust you. You're the best doctor I know, so you should be able to handle Jack's poison with ease.”

Roxanne wasn't expecting Lucian to be convinced so easily, so she was caught off guard when she heard him say that.

“However, you must promise me that you will be honest with me if you ever run into any further issues along the way,” Lucian added as he continued peeling the apple.

Having been snapped out of her dazed state, Roxanne nodded obediently in response. “All right.”

She then looked Lucian in the eye and said affectionately, “Thanks for believing in me, Honey.”

The ward fell into complete silence for a few seconds.

“W-What did you just call me?” Lucian asked with a look of joy and surprise in his eyes.

Roxanne didn't know what came over her just now, but she couldn't bring herself to say it again with him staring at her like that.

bright red as she looked away to avoid his

the hook so easily. He quickly put the apple down and pressed on, “What did you just call me? Say it again!”

as he continued to tease her.

was about to hide under the blanket when her phone started ringing on the side.

kids, Roxanne pushed Lucian back as she said, “Our

few days, so she figured they must have

already told them that Roxanne was away on a business trip, Archie and Benny were very smart, so it was only natural that they

her and answer the phone. Even so, he kept his scorching gaze on her

“Mommy!”

adorable voices could be heard the moment the call got through.

been behaving yourselves lately?” Roxanne replied with a smile.

speak to Roxanne, the kids started telling her what

have! We even helped Ms. Catalina

too!”

Ms. Catalina with

she heard their adorable voices. “Really? I'm glad to hear that!”