Chapter 49

After Roxanne’s anger receded, she realized how funny the situation was.

Indeed, I don’t have any rights. In his eyes, I never had any.

She dropped her gaze to the floor, concealing the self-deprecation in them. Without saying anything. she forced herself to remove Estella’s grip from her sleeve.

Estella’s little fingers wanted to reach for her again, but Roxanne grabbed it mid-air.

“Archie and Benny are still waiting for me in the car. I have to go to them. Be a good girl and go with your dad.”

Roxanne ruffled Estella’s head gently and released the latter’s hand. With a hurried farewell to the teacher, Roxanne turned on her heels and rushed out the front door without another glance back.

Back in the car, Archie and Benny were sitting upright. When they saw Roxanne getting in the car, they asked innocently, “Mommy, what’s wrong?”

Roxanne sucked in a deep breath before plastering a forced smile. “Nothing. Let’s go home.”

up the car and pulled away from

Shooting a sharp gaze

went on between the two parents but could sense the tension coming off of Lucian. Feeling the pressure,

finish, he interrupted

a few days ago,” the teacher replied

from the list. If you don’t do as I ask, Farwell Group won’t be

Lucian’s expression turned hostile.

words, he carried Estella into his arms and strode to the front

lot, Lucian noticed the car parked beside his was

carried Estella into the

car,

his grip on her, letting her crawl to the other side

angrily and scribbled something on it

later,

as she turned her notebook around and sat there glaring at Lucian instead

sighed silently and turned his head over to peer at Estella with

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