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

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

trouble, could you help Essie with her

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

her expectantly and pleaded,

it’s not appropriate for me to

can do me this

saw the expression on Estella’s face, and

her two

“Give me a moment.

Roxanne switched

hand reached out beside her and took the hairdryer from

looked to the

when Lucian had walked over to

you don’t mind, Ms.

can help you with that

a cold if she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained while

fell silent at the same time when they realized

attention to his fingers, resisting

the other hand, sat stiff as a board, his eyes looking

the boys would be wary of Lucian but their

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