Mission To Remarry

Upon ending the call, Lucian went back to the laboratory. He managed to calm himself down after knowing that Roxanne was okay for the time being.

As soon as he entered the laboratory, he saw Estella grabbing Jonathan's sleeves pitifully and asking in her piping voice, “Mr. Queen, is Mommy okay already? When will she recover?”

Looking flustered, Jonathan held a child in each arm and tried his best to console them.

For some reason, Benny and Estella seemed to be able to sense something because, when Lucian was holding them, they were sleeping soundly. The second Lucian left, they woke up groggily, and a few seconds later, they started throwing questions at Jonathan.

Jonathan was at his wits' end. “Your mommy is going to be fine. You guys have only been asleep for a few minutes. Don't worry...”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Estella tearing up.

had no idea

in. “You're finally back, Lucian!” said Jonathan after breathing a sigh of relief. If he doesn't come back, I think I'll really drop

nodded gratefully in response.

his hands. The kids look like angels! But who would've thought that they could be so hard to handle? Although I understand how

“Daddy!”

hearing Lucian's voice, Benny and Estella instantly wiggled out of Jonathan's arms and ran toward

carry them in his arms. Seeing how red their eyes were, he comforted them gently, “I've already called to ask about Mommy. She's fine. Don't cry anymore,

stop crying,” the kids choked out and nodded before wiping their tears

Lucian said and

Lucian nodding back at him, he finally felt at ease. However, he couldn't help glancing at his watch. It's already nine-something, and we still haven't heard from Old Mr. Lomax. I'm dying to ask if they

Lucian and the kids were in. They are way more anxious

instead of hearing from Peregrine, Lucian