Mission To Remarry

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.

from her palms drenched Roxanne’s top and crumpled it up.

asleep. Even in her sleep,

her hands outside

unfathomable glint flashed across Lucian’s eyes as he watched their intimate exchange. In the end, he chose not to say

pleased to see Estella sound asleep in Roxanne’s arms. “Indeed, Ms. Estella can sleep soundly when she’s with you. Previously, she was a

her

Essie down? By the way, why didn’t she show up at all now that Essie’s sick? Where is she?

to pose that question when Lucian’s voice

Why don’t you bring her to the guest room? You’ll get to

after work, so you must be exhausted. You should

and shot the second floor a hesitating look. The past events emerged in her mind as bitterness engulfed her heart. She shook her head to

Essie only fell asleep a while ago, so