By the time Lucian, Roxanne, and the children returned to their rooms, it was already nine at night. Archie and Benny were dripping in sweat from playing hide-and-seek earlier.

Roxanne quickly ushered the boys into the bathroom to shower them once they got back.

Their playful chatter drifted out of the bathroom from time to time.

From where she sat on the bed, Estella stared at the bathroom door enviously.

Ms. Jarvis always gave me a bath when I stayed at her house.

After Daddy brought me home, only Ms.

Catalina gave me baths.

Ms. Jarvis was so gentle when she gave me a bath, and her shampoo smells so good!

Meanwhile, Lucian stared at his daughter’s expectant expression with conflicting emotions.

Estella was far too dependent on Roxanne.

Or is it because the bond between a daughter and her mother is simply too powerful?

Amid his musings, Roxanne led the boys out of the bathroom.

Archie and Benny’s hair were still wet as they scuffled with each other.

and prepared to blow-dry the

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

trouble, could you help

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

her expectantly and

explained softly, “I’m a man, and it’s not appropriate for me to give Essie a

you can do me this favor,

Alas, Roxanne’s heart softened when she saw the expression on Estella’s face, and she

gaze soon landed on her two

“Give me a moment.

me dry their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched on

beside her and

to

know when Lucian

you don’t mind, Ms.

I can help you with that

and I’m worried she’ll catch a cold if she doesn’t

boys fell silent at the same time when they realized Lucian

attention to his fingers, resisting

on the other hand, sat stiff as a board,

would be wary of

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