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

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

not too much trouble, could

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

at her expectantly and pleaded,

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

you can do me this

Roxanne’s heart softened when she saw the expression on Estella’s

landed on her two sons and their dripping wet

“Give me a moment.

switched

large hand reached out beside her and took the

looked to the

Lucian had walked

you don’t mind, Ms.

I can help you with

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

time when they realized Lucian was drying their hair

his fingers, resisting the urge

as

worried that the boys would be wary of

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