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.

much trouble, could you help Essie with

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

at her expectantly and pleaded, “Please,

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

you can do me this favor,

saw the expression on Estella’s face,

her two sons

“Give me a moment.

Roxanne switched on

beside her and

looked to

when Lucian

you don’t mind, Ms.

can help you with

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

same time when they realized Lucian was drying their hair for

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

stiff as a

worried that the boys would be wary of Lucian but their

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