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 in their

Roxanne stepped into the house, the kids

“Daddy! Mommy!”

of the bags, Roxanne, with her empty hands, bent down and rubbed the kids' heads adoringly with a smile.

course, we are! We even helped Ms. Catalina prepare meals!”

Roxanne's face grew wider

the presents for

at Roxanne expectantly, to which she lifted her head and directed

a pinch before he gestured with his chin and remarked, “They're on

the three kids, and they scampered toward the couch at

into

to go over and help

It's the latest Apple!”

he shared his joy with Archie

his present. It was the same as

express his gratitude, he turned behind to look at Lucian and said, “Thank you, Daddy and Mommy!”

that you all like it.”