Mission To Remarry

Roxanne was merely annoyed while watching the film earlier. Now that they exited the movie theater, she thought she was blowing things out of proportion earlier.

“No, it's just that my occupational disease is acting up. It's good enough that the plot of the movie was well-defined. There's no need to dwell on such minor details.”

Lucian, however, still seemed a little apologetic. “I thought you'd like such genres. I'll change to something else next time.”

As if a sudden thought popped into her head, Roxanne teased, “Then let's watch something related to trade wars next time. I look forward to Mr. Farwell giving me a lesson too.”

Lucian's eyes darkened upon seeing how she had taken the initiative to joke with him. Without hesitation, he agreed, “Sure. I'll accompany you as long as you want.”

His decisiveness left Roxanne feeling somewhat guilty. “Well, forget it. Once is enough for such an unpleasant experience. Let's change to something unrelated to our profession next time...”

At that, Lucian lifted his gaze and glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

As their eyes met, they shared a smile.

It was already nine at night when they arrived back at the manor.

with multiple bags

the house, the

“Daddy! Mommy!”

Roxanne, with her empty hands, bent down and rubbed the kids' heads adoringly with a smile. “Have you all been good at home? Did you all listen to Ms. Catalina?”

we are! We even

on Roxanne's face grew wider when

are the presents for

she lifted her head and directed her gaze toward

before he gestured with his chin and remarked, “They're on the couch. Go and open them

erupted among the three kids, and they scampered

stuff on the couch turned into a mess because of the kids'

go over and help them

It's the latest Apple!”

as he shared his joy with Archie enthusiastically.

It was the same as Benny's but in a

Not forgetting to express his gratitude, he turned behind to look at Lucian and said, “Thank

“I'm glad that