Chapter 157 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

Filed to story: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel (Lucian & Roxanne)

Suddenly, Estella tugged on Roxanne’s hand and said, “Over here!” Roxanne followed Estella through a complicated route and was surprised to see the boys hiding behind a man made hill.

“How did you know Archie and Benny were hiding here, Essie?” asked a surprised Roxanne.

The boys always hid in the most creative places, and Roxanne had always struggled to find them during their hide-and seek sessions.

She never imagined Estella would find them so easily.

Estella tilted her head and replied, “I don’t know.

It was a guess.” Roxanne did not think much of Estella’s response and promptly believed her.

By the time Lucian, Roxanne, and the children returned to their rooms, it was already nine at night. Archie and Benny were dripping in sweat from playing hide-and-seek earlier.

Roxanne quickly ushered the boys into the bathroom to shower them once they got back.

Their playful chatter drifted out of the bathroom from time to time.

From where she sat on the bed, Estella stared at the bathroom door enviously.

Ms. Jarvis always gave me a bath when I stayed at her house.

After Daddy brought me home, only Ms.Catalina gave me baths.

Ms. Jarvis was so gentle when she gave me a bath, and her shampoo smells so good!

Meanwhile, Lucian stared at his daughter’s expectant expression with conflicting emotions.

Estella was far too dependent on Roxanne.

Or is it because the bond between a daughter and her mother is simply too powerful?

Amid his musings, Roxanne led the boys out of the bathroom.

Archie and Benny’s hair were still wet as they scuffled with each other.

Roxanne grabbed a hairdryer and prepared to blow-dry the boys’ hair.

Suddenly, Lucian asked, “Ms.Jarvis, if it’s not too much trouble, could you help Essie with her bath?”

Roxanne stiffened in surprise.

Estella stared at her expectantly and pleaded, “Please, Ms.Jarvis!” Lucian explained softly, “I’m a man, and it’s not appropriate for me to give Essie a bath.

I hope you can do me this favor, Ms.Jarvis.” Alas, Roxanne’s heart softened when she saw the expression on Estella’s face, and she relented.

Her gaze soon landed on her two sons and their dripping wet hair.

“Give me a moment.

Let me dry their hair.” As she spoke, Roxanne switched on the hairdryer, ready to dry the boys’ hair.

A large hand reached out beside her and took the hairdryer from her.

Roxanne looked to the side.

She did not know when Lucian had walked over to her.

you don’t mind, Ms.Jarvis, I can help you with that instead.

Essie sweated a lot earlier, and I’m worried she’ll catch a cold if she doesn’t bathe soon.” Lucian explained while approaching Archie and Benny with the hairdryer.

The boys fell silent at the same time when they realized Lucian was drying their hair for them.

Benny turned his attention to his fingers, resisting the urge to look back at his father.

Archie, on the other hand, sat stiff as a board, his eyes looking straight forward.

Roxanne had been worried that the boys would be wary of Lucian but their obedience relieved her.

Then, she did not say a word and led Estella into the bathroom.

Estella was a ball of excitement during her bath now that she got her wish.

Her antics reminded Roxanne of the baths she had given Estella during the young girl’s stay in her home.

She sighed inwardly when she remembered why Lucian had eventually taken Estella away.

The unpleasant incident in the botanical garden was the final nail in the coffin.

No matter how much Estella appeared to rely on Roxanne, the young girl would eventually become Aubree’s daughter.

Roxanne could not allow Lucian to spend more time with her because of Estella.

After Estella’s bath, Roxanne came out of the bathroom to the sight of Archie and Benny fiddling with a laptop on the bed, their hair already dry.

Roxanne left them to their devices and began blow-drying Estella’s hair.

Lucian scrutinized Roxanne’s expression, noticing that she appeared more somber than before she entered the bathroom.

Evidently, she had no plans of talking to him.

That conclusion caused Lucian to frown.

However, he did not force her to explain herself but stood quietly by the window.

Instantly, the atmosphere in the room grew tense.

The sudden ring of Lucian’s phone broke the silence of the room.

Roxanne instinctively glanced at the phone screen when it lit up, only to quickly retract her gaze when she saw the caller ID.

The phone had been ringing for quite a while before Lucian turned around to pick it up.

Upon seeing the caller ID, he shot Roxanne a glance before answering the call by the window, “What is it?”

Aubree could be heard complaining on the other line.

“I heard Essie’s kindergarten organized a tree-planting event.

Did you attend it with her?” “Yeah,” Lucian replied coldly.

Aubree’s expression was a little gloomy as she asked, “Essie dislikes crowded places, doesn’t she? She has never attended events like these, so why would she attend this one?” Not wanting to waste his time arguing with her, Lucian said, “Essie wanted to attend it, so I brought her over.” Naturally, Lucian wasn’t about to explain why Estella wanted to attend it.

Aubree clenched her fists tightly and suppressed her rage as she pressed on, “Why didn’t you invite me? Essie is a girl, so it’d be inconvenient for you to look after her.

I could help out if I were there!” Lucian looked at Roxanne, who was playing with Estella, and snapped back at Aubree impatiently, “Why would I? The school asked parents to attend it with their children.

Who are you to attend it?” Aubree fell silent for a few seconds before replying awkwardly, “E-Everyone knows we’re getting married, right? Besides, I’ve looked after Essie for so many years–” “Anyway, I’ll be hanging up now,” Lucian cut her off.

He then hung up the phone before Aubree could say anything.

Roxanne was able to hear Lucian’s conversation with Aubree due to how silent the room was, and she felt conflicted when she heard what Aubree said.

Although Lucian didn’t let Aubree finish, Roxanne knew what she was about to say.

Aubree was probably going to tell him that she’d become Essie’s mother sooner or later.

Since everyone knows about them getting married, no one would say anything about her attending the event as Essie’s parent.

Feeling flustered at the thought of that, Roxanne patted Estella on the head and said, “It’s getting late, Essie.

You need to wake up early to plant trees tomorrow, so you should go to bed now.”

Estella nodded obediently and climbed into bed.

Roxanne then nodded at Lucian before tucking Archie and Benny in.

Meanwhile, at the Pearson residence, Aubree was so stunned by Lucian’s response that she stared at the blank screen of

her phone for quite a while before coming to her senses.

Her face was filled with rage as she swept everything off the table in frustration.

I deliberately asked him why he’d attend the event with Essie.

He brushed my question off coldly just as I expected, but I know it’s because of that bitch! That event was meant to help parents bond with their children, so she’d definitely attend it with her two little bastards.

Lucian went all the way to Bellridge because of that bitch, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he attended this event because of her.

There’s no telling what could happen if I let them spend any more time with each other! No, I can’t just sit by and watch as that b*tch gets closer and closer to Lucian! Even if he rejects her in the end, I have to be there to witness it! The mere thought of what could happen between Lucian and Roxanne was driving Aubree crazy with rage.