“Hmph!” Benny harrumphed in displeasure. He, too, had heard the praises that were showered on Aubree

Roxanne finally returned to her senses and eyed him in puzzlement. “What’s wrong?”

Poking the food on his plate, Benny replied gloomily, “I don’t like that lady.”

Roxanne was briefly stunned by his words. “Why’s that?”

Benny’s only met Aubree twice. Why would he have such prejudice against her?

The boy lifted his head and glanced at Roxanne, wanting to tell her it was because Aubree wanted to marry Lucian and that Aubree was the reason Lucian them.

However, it occurred to him that Roxanne did not know about them

finding out their identities. Hence, he pouted and swallowed the words he wanted to say. “Because Ms. Pearson treats Essie badly. Essie doesn’t like her.”

Roxanne’s heart ached for Estella, but she could only smile and console the boys. “Oh, that’s unlikely. Why would she treat Essie badly? She’s going to be Essie’s mom in the future. Come on now. Stop thinking too much and eat your food.”

lowered his head reluctantly, complaining about

than Mommy?

lunch, Pippa

walk around the

took the boys out of the cafeteria, she realized they were still feeling low. Hence, she decided to take them out for a stroll. She suggested, “Why don’t you take

game. Just as they were about to take Roxanne to the

“Ms. Jarvis…”

had replaced. Roxanne’s spot during mealtime put Estella in low spirits. She had barely

Roxanne did she

tracks and turned at her shoulder, only to find

two looked

too, saw the couple. They put on a stern expression and tugged Roxanne’s hand. “Mommy,

not want to see the image of Lucian being with

nodded to the boys and lowered her gaze, explaining to Estella, “I’m taking Archie and Benny out for

girl and stay with

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