“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 his

exactly how is Ms. Pearson better than Mommy?

lunch, Pippa invited everyone

a walk around

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

game. Just as they were about to take Roxanne to the location, they heard Estella’s sweet

“Ms. Jarvis…”

put Estella in low

saw Roxanne

her tracks and turned at her shoulder, only to find Lucian

great the two looked together, Roxanne immediately averted

They put on a stern expression and tugged Roxanne’s

want to see the image of Lucian being

gaze, explaining to Estella, “I’m taking Archie

good girl and stay with your

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