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.

a hairdryer and prepared to blow-dry the

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

if it’s not too much trouble, could you help Essie with her

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

at her expectantly

it’s not appropriate

do me

softened when she saw the expression on Estella’s face,

gaze soon landed on her two sons and

“Give me a moment.

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

beside her and took

looked to

not know when Lucian had walked

you don’t mind, Ms.

can help you

worried she’ll catch a cold if she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained while approaching Archie and Benny

same time when they realized Lucian was

fingers, resisting the urge to look

as

been worried that the boys would be wary of Lucian but their obedience

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