“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.”

his head reluctantly, complaining about Lucian in

better than Mommy? Why does Daddy

Pippa

walk

they were still feeling low. Hence, she decided to take them out for a stroll.

cheered up at the mention of the hide-and-seek game. Just as they were about to take Roxanne to the location, they heard

“Ms. Jarvis…”

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

Roxanne did she finally

her shoulder, only to find Lucian and Aubree

looked together, Roxanne

on a stern expression and tugged

the image of Lucian being with

nodded to the boys and lowered her gaze, explaining to Estella,

girl and stay with

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