Chapter 67 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

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

Lucian’s brows snapped together. He hesitated briefly before accepting the blanket from Catalina. Bending his body, he draped the blanket over them carefully and tucked Roxanne in.

After that, he was about to get up when his gaze landed on Roxanne’s sleeping face.

Lucian froze, and he couldn’t keep his gaze off her.

This was the first time he had ever seen her up close.

It was obvious that she wasn’t sleeping well. Her lashes would flutter occasionally as though she would wake up any minute.

Lucian wondered when she would wake up.

Suddenly, she frowned in her sleep as her head slipped off the couch.

Before she could fall off the couch, Lucian reached out instinctively to protect her head. She fell into his embrace instead.

Suddenly, he registered the sensation of her soft cheek brushing against his palm.

Lucian’s gaze turned dark. Afraid of waking her up, he didn’t move an inch.

Roxanne was in his embrace, and Estella was in Roxanne’s embrace.

Seeing that, a thought occurred to Catalina. Ms. larvis left six years ago, but it might not be impossible for her to come back.

She beamed at them and suggested, “Mr. Farwell, you should bring them upstairs to get some

rest. If Ms. Jarvis sleeps here tonight, her body will ache tomorrow. She still has to go to work, right?”

A deep line appeared in the middle of Lucian’s brows as he pondered over her suggestion. Shortly after, he gave a curt nod.

Catalina took Estella in her arms. Fortunately, Estella was sound asleep and didn’t wake up despite being moved.

Holding Estella in her arms, Catalina grinned and said, “You’ll have to bring Ms. Jarvis upstairs.”

Then, she stood aside and waited for Lucian to take action.

Lucian paused upon hearing those words.

It took him a long while before he made up his mind and picked Roxanne up carefully.

In his arms, Roxanne’s head lolled aside weakly before he rested her head on his shoulder. Even after he got to his feet, she didn’t rouse.

Lucian stared at her and frowned unhappily.

She’s as light as a feather. Has she not been taking care of herself over the years?

Catalina flashed a gratified smile at the sight of Lucian carrying Roxanne.

No matter what, Mr. Farwell and Ms. Jarvis are the perfect couple!

Roxanne was indeed knackered. Usually, she was a light sleeper. However, she slept so soundly that night and didn’t even realize that she was being brought upstairs to the guest room.

Lucian came to a stop beside the bed and placed her down. He made sure her head was resting on the pillow before he got to his feet.

Behind them, Catalina’s grin widened when she saw how Lucian took care of Roxanne. She put Estella beside Roxanne and tucked them in before stepping back.

As Lucian was still gazing at Roxanne, she offered, “Mr. Farwell, why don’t you get some rest? I’ll keep them company. You have to head to the office tomorrow, right?”

Lucian shook his head. “No need for that. I’m not tired. Essie’s sick, so I’ll take care of her myself. You can get off work now.”

Catalina was amused. He’s worried about Ms. Estella? But his eyes are fixed on Ms. Jarvis! Hmm, it should be a good idea to leave them alone. They can spend some time together and hopefully grow closer as a family.

With that thought in mind, Catalina left the room quietly.

The only light source in the room came from a dim night lamp.

Under the light, Lucian observed Roxanne’s features without a word.

She still had the same gorgeous face from six years ago, but when her eyes were open, she would be a completely different person.

In fact, he found himself attracted to her now when he wasn’t interested in her in the past,

I wonder how she spent the last six years.

A while later, Roxanne’s brows furrowed all of a sudden.

Lucian frowned as well. Is she having a nightmare? What could it be? She seems uneasy even when she’s asleep.

In a dream, Roxanne was back to the day when Lucian shot her a disgusted look.

He didn’t even utter a word, but Roxanne could already tell what he was going to say. She staggered backward and covered her ears so she wouldn’t hear what he had to say.

Even so, the man’s cruel words resonated in her brain, “I’ll never like you!”

That sentence reverberated around and refused to die down.

Feeling suffocated, Roxanne struggled for some time before jolting awake.

Her surroundings were dark, so it felt like she was still in a dream.

Roxanne’s heart sank to her stomach.

“What’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?” Lucian’s deep voice rang beside her.

His voice overlapped with the voice she heard in her dream.

Roxanne’s heart lurched as she lifted her head to look at him.

The man stood in the shadows, so his expression wasn’t visible. When she didn’t reply to him, he frowned and took another step forward.

Roxanne thought she was still in her dreams and panicked when he moved. Instinctively, she held the corner of the bed and retreated hastily.

Lucian halted in his tracks and softened his voice. “What did you dream of?”

After he stepped out of the shadows, Roxanne saw the concern on his face.

It took a few seconds for Roxanne to realize that she was no longer dreaming. She regained her composure and replied calmly, “Nothing. It was just a nightmare.”

She turned and saw Estella sleeping soundly beside her. Reaching out, she felt the little girl’s forehead.

Estella’s fever had subsided by now, so she should be doing fine by morning.

Roxanne retracted her hand and got out of bed. After tidying herself, she said softly, “Essie will recover by morning, but make sure she doesn’t catch a cold. I should head back now”

When she spun on her heels to leave, a large hand grabbed her wrist at once.

Roxanne stopped and turned at her shoulder in confusion.

Lucian’s brows were knitted deeply. “It’s four in the morning. You only slept for a while, so I won’t let you drive back home alone. Besides, what will I tell Essie? You promised you wouldn’t leave. If she wakes up and doesn’t see you around, she’ll definitely kick up a fuss and might even run to your house. She’s still weak. What if she gets sick again?”

When she heard that, Roxanne frowned. She didn’t want to stay here after her earlier nightmare.

Nevertheless, she did promise Estella that she would stay the night.

Sensing her dilemma, Lucian scowled and declared, “Don’t worry. Essie only needs you now. In the future, I won’t let her disturb your life if it’s nothing important.”

With that said, he released his grip on her.

Roxanne found his words strange, for it felt as though he was mocking her for no reason. An uneasy feeling rose in her heart.

Estella rolled over as though she had sensed Roxanne’s departure. The little girl patted the empty bed and whined softly.

Hearing that, they both turned to look at her.

Roxanne couldn’t bring herself to break her promise to Estella. She hesitated before saying, “I’ll keep Essie company. Mr. Farwell, I don’t think it’s suitable for you to remain here when I sleep, though.”

Clearly, she wanted him to leave.

Silence ensued as Lucian’s fury heightened. In the end, he replied icily, “All right. Please take good care of Essie, then.”

He then stormed out of the room.

As the door clicked shut, Roxanne sighed in relief and went back to lie down beside Estella.

Estella inched nearer to her as though she was seeking warmth.

Roxanne felt her heart going soft, and she reached out to pull the little girl into her arms.

Estella’s lips curled as she sighed comfortably in her mother’s embrace.

The sight made Roxanne’s heart melt. The anxiety caused by her earlier nightmare faded into thin air, and she fell asleep gradually.

The next morning, Estella woke up in Roxanne’s arms.

Her eyes lit up in delight when she realized she had spent the night in Roxanne’s embrace.

I’m so happyl Ms. Jarvis didn’t leave and even spent the night with me! How I wish she could do the same every day.

Roxmune was half awake when she sensed Estella’s laser-like gaze. Her mind cleared, and she woke up. That was when she met Estella’s sparkling eyes. Flashing a grin, she asked, “Good morning. Are you still unwell?”

Estella shook her head profusely.

Roxanne’s lips curved. “Good. Time to get up now.”

She sat up from bed.

Catalina knocked on the door and came in with fresh clothes. After that, Roxanne helped her to change Estella’s clothes.

When they were done, Catalina wanted to bring Estella to the bathroom so the latter could wash up. However, Estella refused to let Catalina take her hand.

“Ms. Jarvis, why don’t you bring Ms. Estella to the bathroom?” Catalina understood the little girl’s intention and handed her to Roxanne.

Roxanne was used to taking care of her sons and agreed readily. She then brought Estella into the bathroom.

After washing up, she braided Estella’s hair.

Halfway through the braid, Estella brightened up and stared at the mirror earnestly. She didn’t move an inch from her spot in the chair.

Lucian stood outside the bathroom, dressed in his suit. The buttons on his shirt were undone, so it was obvious that he had just woken up and washed up. He watched silently as Roxanne braided Estella’s hair.