Mission To Remarry

Chapter 285 Recuperate Back At Home

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The following day, Roxanne woke up and realized there was a coat draped over her body.

Lucian had placed his coat over her after she fell asleep last night.

Roxanne sat up and glanced around the ward, but Lucian was nowhere to be seen.

Strangely, she felt empty inside.

Roxanne was in a daze when the door to the ward was opened. Turning at her shoulder, she saw Lucian tiptoeing in, wearing nothing but a shirt. He looked really worn out.

When their gazes met, Lucian’s gaze turned dark. His voice was hoarse as he asked, “You’re up?”

Roxanne nodded in response. After a brief hesitation, she got up and placed the coat over Estella. The little girl was still sleeping soundly.

Lucian’s gaze softened when he saw what she did. He went up to her and glanced at her bandaged wrist. “How are you feeling? Do you need to redress your wound?” he asked with concern.

her head calmly. “No need for that. I can change it myself at home. The medicine in

a brow. He then recalled her job and previous experience before giving her a noncommittal

an awkward silence ensued

“If there’s nothing else—”

to bid him goodbye when Estella’s soft voice rang out.

sounded as though she was on the verge

as she turned around hastily

tears were streaming down her cheeks even though she was still asleep. Her little

carefully wiped the tears away from

woke up crying. At the sight of Roxanne sitting beside her, she leaped into Roxanne’s arms

sobs were muffled compared to her sobs back when she was trapped in the hole. However,

to wake up

time before the little girl quashed her sobs. Her eyes were red as she stared at

expression had turned dark when he heard Estella calling Roxanne in her sleep

Estella briefly, Lucian summoned the doctor

doctor confirmed she was all right, and Lucian left to handle the discharge

held Roxanne’s hand. She couldn’t bear to