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 to blow-dry the

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.

not too much trouble, could you help

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

expectantly and

and it’s not

you can do

when she saw the expression on Estella’s face, and

two sons

“Give me a moment.

As she spoke, Roxanne switched on the hairdryer, ready to dry

reached out beside her and took the hairdryer from

to

not know when Lucian had walked

you don’t mind, Ms.

I can help

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

fell silent at the same time when they realized Lucian was

attention to his fingers, resisting the urge

on the other hand, sat stiff as a board, his

would be wary of Lucian but their obedience relieved

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255