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

feel overwhelmed, he saw Lucian walking in. “You're finally back, Lucian!” said Jonathan after breathing a sigh of relief. If

nodded gratefully in response.

hands. The kids look like angels! But who would've thought that they could be so hard to handle? Although I understand how they feel, I really don't know how to deal with them.

“Daddy!”

Estella instantly wiggled out of Jonathan's arms

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

kids choked out and

and shot Lucian a concerned

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 can develop the antidote by tonight, but I don't want to interrupt

to settle down when he saw the state Lucian and the kids were in. They are way more anxious than I am.

and instead of hearing from Peregrine, Lucian received a phone call