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 the

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

not too much trouble, could you

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

expectantly

softly, “I’m a man, and it’s

hope you can do

heart softened when she saw the expression

on her two sons and their

“Give me a moment.

dry their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched

out beside her and took the hairdryer from

to

not know when Lucian

you don’t mind, Ms.

help

she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained while approaching Archie and

fell silent at the same time when they realized

to his fingers, resisting the urge to look back

hand, sat stiff as a board, his

be wary of Lucian but their

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