Chapter 104 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

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

For some reason, the atmosphere is never pleasant whenever Mr. Farwell spends time with Ms. Jarvis.

“Mommy! You’re back!”

As soon as Roxanne walked through the door, the three children greeted her with lovely smiles.

It was the first time they saw Roxanne’s outfit. “You look so pretty tonight, Mommy,” Benny said sweetly.

Roxanne’s mood improved when she saw the three children, and she beamed at his compliment. “Thank you, my dear.”

Archie was about to add something when he saw another figure entering through the door.

Though the corners of his mouth turned downward after he recognized the figure, he still politely greeted his guest, albeit somewhat distantly. “Hello, Mr. Farwell.”

The sound of his brother’s voice drew Benny’s attention to the person behind his mother. A look of anticipation flashed in his eyes as he greeted the man obediently.

Lucian nodded curtly to the two boys.

Despite his claims of coming for Estella, Lucian’s gaze merely swept over the girl before landing on Roxanne again.

Archie and Benny smelled the alcohol by that point and looked at their mother with concern. “Have you been drinking, Mommy? Does your head hurt?”

Roxanne smiled warmly. “Not at all. I’ve only had a little.”

Despite her assurance, the two boys remained uneasy.

Archie ran to the medical kit for the hangover pills while Benny thoughtfully poured a glass of water and placed it on the coffee table. Estella quickly joined in and helped Roxanne to the couch,

With the meticulous care provided by the three children, Roxanne forgot all about the negativity she had encountered earlier that evening.

As he watched his mother gulp down the hangover pills, Archie hesitated for a moment before turning to the man who was still standing at the door. “Did you drink as well?”

Lucian raised his brow slightly. “A little.”

Archie looked at the tablets in his hand and then at the man at the door. He walked over hesitantly. “Would you like one?”

Lucian’s deep gaze warmed slightly as he leaned over to accept the boy’s offer. “Thank you.”

Archie merely pursed his lips without responding.

He then returned to Roxanne’s side after putting the hangover pills back. Roxanne was busy fretting over the children, caressing the heads of each one in turn. “What have you three been up to tonight?”

Excited to answer the question, Benny grabbed Roxanne’s arm to help her up. The latter rose to her feet curiously and followed him to the carpet.

In its center stood a fairytale castle nearly one meter tall, made of Lego.

Benny ran over proudly. “We finished building the castle!”

Archie and Estella shared in his excitement.

Roxanne examined it for several minutes, her eyes full of surprise.

When Estella arrived under her care, it occurred to Roxanne that the little girl may not enjoy her sons’ toys. That was why she decided to get them something they could work on together. The Lego set was only purchased a week ago.

Despite the project containing a total of over twenty thousand pieces of Lego bricks, the children finished it remarkably quickly.

“You kids are amazing!” Roxanne exclaimed, grinning,

The children glowed at her praise.

Estella ran to the side of the model as fast as her short legs could carry her and pointed to a small room on the left side of the castle with a stubby finger. She then turned to look at Roxanne with bright eyes that were full of anticipation.

Roxanne was a little confused by the little girl’s actions.

The boys had been intcracung with Estella long enough that they knew what she meant by observing her expressions and gestures. On the other hand, it remained an elusive task for Roxanne

Estella was becoming anxious at Roxanne’s prolonged confusion. Once more, she pointed to the room and then to herself while pouting.

Roxanne was more bewildered than ever.

“Essie means to tell you that she assembled that part, Mommy,” Archie explained.

Comprehension dawned on Roxanne’s face au last. Smiling so broadly that her eyes were crinkled, she gushed, “That’s a lot of bricks, Estella! Great job!”

Estella’s eyes sparkled at the compliment from the beautiful woman she held in such high regard. As she turned to look at her father, her little face shone with similar excitement.

The four of them got along well together. Lucian knew what it meant when he suddenly met the expectant look of his daughter, though he could not think of any words of praise of his own except to give her an approving nod. “Well done, Essie.”

Estella smiled so broadly that her dimples deepened.

Lucian’s eyes darkened a little at his daughter’s delight. He could feel a confused torrent of emotions welling up within him.

It is obvious that Essie is happier with Roxanne. I’ve never seen her smile this much.

Despite spending all night completing a Lego palace, Benny was not satisfied. He grabbed his mother’s hand coyly. “This castle was too simple, Mommy. Could you get us something more difficult?”

Roxanne glanced at Estella hesitantly. She was just about to suggest that the two boys accommodate Estella when Benny added, “Essie is also very good at Lego. She’s going to catch up to Archie and me!”

Roxanne stared at Archie in disbelief, who nodded vigorously in allestation.

Meanwhile, Estella patted her chest confidently, her face full of anticipation.

Roxanne did not need any more convincing. “All righi. I’ll get you a new set tomorrow.”

Exhilaration shone on the faces of the three children. Archie and Benny delved at once into detailed and long-winded specifics of the model they wanted.

Standing by the door, Lucian watched the four of them enjoying themselves. He remained silent for a long time.

It was close to midnight when he spoke again. After suggesting that the children be tucked in, Lucian bid them farewell.

Roxanne was only too glad about his departure; she only put up with his presence for Estella’s sake. After the door shut behind him, she took Estella to the door to watch him leave.

Lucian seethed throughout his journey home.

Upon arriving, he furrowed his brows at the sight of a figure seated on his couch.

“So you still remembered to come home, huh?” Sonya reprimanded in displeasure.

Intending to take the opportunity to have Lucian come to terms with his marriage with Aubree, Sonya was scandalized to witness her son offer Roxanne a ride home in plain sight. Their intimacy also irritated her.

Though Sonya could not conceal her displeasure after her son’s abrupt departure, she managed to hold on until the banquet ended before rushing over immediately.

Initially, she thought that Lucian would have been back at so late an hour. She did not expect to wait for over another hour before seeing him.

What did the two of them do at Roxanne’s house for over an hour?

Sonya’s face contorted with rage at that thought.

Lucian felt a similar dislike for his mother’s behavior that night. “What can I do for you this late at night, Mom?” he asked coldly.

Sonya’s scowl deepened. “Can’t your mother drop by in her free time? Are you aware of how embarrassed Aubree was after you left? Outrageous behavior!”

Aubree again.

Lucian’s coldness bordered on hosulity by that point. “I’ve told you before. Stay out of my business. I can handle them myself. If there is nothing else, you can see yourself out.”

Without another word, he went upstairs.