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 wanted to change

chance. She persistently questioned,

Roxanne choked.

to take his pulse. She didn’t even know why he was

that question truly had her caught between a

wouldn’t be able to answer that, Estella looked at her for

wouldn’t be unable to answer my question at all. At the very least, she would have been able to either say yes or no. Her expression now

in chagrin. “Daddy is such

Roxanne’s wrath and embarrassment finally dissipated. She found

inexplicable reason, she’s biased toward me, so much so that she’s certain Lucian picked on me without asking any questions about

Ms. Jarvis. I’ll avenge you!” Estella gingerly tugged at the hem of Roxanne’s

genuine. “I’m not angry, and your daddy didn’t pick on me

that, she

little girl scrutinized