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 how to

after breathing a sigh of relief. If he doesn't come back, I think I'll really drop to my knees and

in response. “Thank

would've thought that they could be so hard to handle? Although I understand how they feel,

“Daddy!”

and Estella instantly wiggled out of Jonathan's arms and ran toward

comforted them gently, “I've already called to ask about Mommy. She's fine. Don't cry anymore, okay? Mommy's going to be sad if she finds out how

choked out and nodded before wiping

said and shot

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

in. They are way more anxious than I am. As the only outsider here, I really should stay

ticked by, and instead of hearing from Peregrine,