The woman who had accosted Roxanne earlier quickly tamped down her rage when she saw Lucian. She sputtered, “Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian nodded coolly at her before approaching Roxanne.

Softly, he asked, “What happened?” Roxanne’s gaze swept over the contrite woman.

She thought of their conversation earlier and decided not to cause more trouble by telling the truth.

Instead, Roxanne shook her head and said, “Nothing.

She came to say hi, but Essie doesn’t like strangers, so she was scared.”

After hearing her words, Lucian stared at the unfamiliar woman suspiciously and commented, “Essie isn’t usually this timid.” His imposing demeanor unsettled the woman, who lowered her head guiltily and replied, “I just thought Ms.

Estella looked adorable and wanted to stroke her hair.

I didn’t think I would scare her.

Please accept my deepest apologies.” Lucian stared at the young girl in his arms, who was pouting silently while staring straight at Roxanne.

Things obviously were not as simple as the woman had described.

also clear that Roxanne would not

distance from

parents of

seem utterly clueless, I hope you stay away from my daughter for

woman bit her

to

put a

dared not voice her objections before a

heed his words

sniffled as the

and walked toward Roxanne, grabbing

Estella had rushed forward to protect her earlier, Roxanne was moved,

“I still don’t know where the

Estella’s eyes lit up when she realized

head in excitement, which brought a smile to Roxanne’s

led Estella around the botanical garden

had been raised overseas, and thanks to Roxanne’s busy lifestyle, the boys had grown up with a

their age and had run off to

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