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.

grabbed a hairdryer and prepared to blow-dry

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

much trouble,

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

stared at her expectantly

and it’s not appropriate for me

can do me this favor,

she saw the expression on Estella’s face,

landed on her two sons and their

“Give me a moment.

me dry their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched on the hairdryer, ready to dry the

hand reached out beside her and took the

to the

not know when Lucian had walked

you don’t mind, Ms.

help you with

if she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained

same time when they realized Lucian was

his attention to his fingers, resisting the urge to

stiff as a board, his eyes

that the boys would be

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