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

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

much trouble, could

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

expectantly and

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

do me

saw the expression

landed on her two sons

“Give me a moment.

their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched on the

hand reached out beside her and took the

to

when Lucian had walked over

you don’t mind, Ms.

I can help you with that

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

the same time when they realized Lucian

turned his attention to his fingers, resisting the urge to look back at his

as

the boys would be wary

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