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.

trouble,

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

her expectantly and pleaded, “Please,

man, and it’s not appropriate for me

hope you can do

she saw the expression on

two sons and their dripping wet

“Give me a moment.

me dry their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched on

hand reached out beside her and took the

to the

Lucian had walked

you don’t mind, Ms.

help

lot earlier, and I’m worried she’ll catch a cold if she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained while

silent at the same time when they realized Lucian

fingers, resisting the urge to look back

stiff as a board, his eyes looking

boys would be

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