Mission To Remarry

Chapter 716 Did You Pick On Her

“Mommy!” Concerned about the interaction between the two adults in the house, the children hadn’t been in the mood to play. The instant they caught sight of Roxanne coming out, they immediately swarmed over to her.

Roxanne smilingly patted them on the head, but her expression was somewhat distracted.

Clocking the look on the woman’s face, Estella tilted her head in puzzlement. She cast her gaze behind Roxanne, but she didn’t see any signs of Lucian.

“Did Daddy pick on you, Ms. Jarvis?” she queried cautiously.

The mention of the man in the house made Roxanne unconsciously frown. Feigning a nonchalant expression, she shook her head with a smile. “Nope.”

Estella stared at her with suspicion written clear in her eyes. “Where is he, then?”

Roxanne turned and glanced in the direction of the living room before replying, “He has just awakened. Perhaps… he’s still sitting on the couch.”

she hastily withdrew her gaze and

give her that chance. She persistently questioned, “Can

Roxanne choked.

he did after that, she hadn’t the time to take his pulse. She didn’t even know why

truly had her caught between a rock and

answer that, Estella looked at her for a long

my question at all. At the very least, she would have been able to either say yes or no. Her expression now makes it apparent

pouted in chagrin. “Daddy is

hearing that, Roxanne’s wrath and embarrassment finally dissipated. She found

so much so that she’s certain Lucian picked on me without asking

Ms. Jarvis. I’ll avenge you!” Estella gingerly tugged at

Roxanne’s face turned genuine. “I’m not angry,

saying that, she stroked

the little girl scrutinized her for a long