Chapter 91 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

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

The next morning, Roxanne sent the children to school alone as Lucian didn’t come.

When Pippa saw Roxanne by herself, she was surprised. “Ms. Jarvis, where’s Mr. Farwell today?”

Roxanne was briefly stunned by the comment.

She wasn’t expecting Pippa to notice that Lucian had brought the children to school with her over the last two days, let alone inquire about his absence.

As it gave the impression that she and Lucian were close, Roxanne was stumped for an answer.

Nonetheless, Estella brought out her notebook and wrote: I’m living with Ms. Jarvis now!

She then raised it up with a vibrant smile on her face.

When Pippa saw how cheerful Estella was now in contrast to her listless expression from two days ago, she couldn’t help but beam and stroke Estella’s hair. “I see.”

Subsequently, she returned her gaze to Roxanne and was bowled over by how much Estella liked Roxanne and her sons.

Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief in her mind when she saw Estella answer on her behalf. After handing the children over, she remarked, “Thanks for taking care of them.”

With that, she bid farewell to the children before driving off.

Due to how busy she was taking care of Estella and managing the affairs of the research institute, she didn’t manage to visit Alfred even though it was time for his next treatment.

With that thought in mind, Roxanne turned her car around and headed to the Queen residence after confirming with Jonathan that it was a good time to visit.

In the meantime, Jonathan was already waiting at home.

He gave Roxanne a warm welcome the moment she entered. “Dr. Jarvis, I was already about to call you because you hadn’t gotten in touch.”

Roxanne smiled apologetically. “Something came up the last two days. How is Old Mr. Queen doing?”

In truth, Jonathan was just making idle chatter and didn’t mean to blame her. In response to her question, his eyes glistened in admiration. “Thanks to your amazing medical skills, Grandpa’s condition has improved significantly. Or else, I would already be pestering you.”

Relieved to hear that Alfred was doing well, Roxanne went upstairs with her medical kit.

Following her from behind, Jonathan furrowed his brows when he accidentally caught a glimpse of her hand that was holding the kit. “Did you hurt yourself?”

Roxanne thought nothing of it. “I accidentally scalded myself when I spilled soup on it. It’s not a bother at all.”

After a momentary pause, she added, “Don’t worry, it won’t affect Old Mr. Queen’s treatment.”

Alfred had received advance notice of her arrival, so when they entered his room one after another, he was already sitting in bed.

Roxanne took a seat by Alfred’s bed and began the treatment after greeting him cordially.

Even though the wound on her hand looked nasty, she no longer felt any pain due to the effectiveness of her own medication. Therefore, it wasn’t a hindrance to her when she inserted the needles into Alfred’s body.

Once the treatment was completed, Roxanne started to pack up. Seeing that, Jonathan came over to help.

Cognizant that he was concerned about her wound, Roxanne didn’t stop him despite being briefly stunned.

Upon arriving downstairs, Jonathan called out to her when she was about to leave. “Dr. Jarvis, please hold on.”

Stopping in her tracks, she gave Jonathan a puzzled look as he retrieved something from a drawer and walked up to her. “This is my family’s best medication for burn wounds. As a doctor, you have to take good care of your hands, as they’re indispensable.”

Just when she was about to thank him, Frieda’s cynical voice rang out.

“Jonathan, you had better not be so kind. Otherwise, you might end up making someone fall for you.”

In the end, Roxanne’s thanks never left her mouth.

Jonathan, too, was stunned. Frowning at Frieda, he reprimanded her, “Frieda, what are you blabbering about?”

With a shrug of her shoulders, Frieda replied in nonchalance, “I’m being serious. Even though someone has broken up with Lucian without saying a word back then, she’s still thick-skinned enough to cling to him now. Doesn’t she already know that Aubree is with Lucian? What’s the difference between her and a third party?”

As she spoke, Frieda threw Roxanne a contemptuous look.

I just can’t stand her, and she’ll never earn my respect even if she cures Grandpa.

Although she didn’t name names, it was clear that she was talking about Roxanne.

As a gloomy expression gradually descended upon Roxanne’s face, she said coldly, “Ms. Queen, instead of making snide comments, you had better learn some proper manners yourself before going around patronizing others.”

With a drastic change in her expression, Frieda shot Roxanne a glare. “How dare you accuse me of being ill-mannered!”

Roxanne met her gaze with an emotionless face. “What has my affairs with Lucian got anything to do with you? This is my personal matter, and you have no right to interfere. As a lady of a prominent family, don’t you think it’s unbecoming of you to stick your nose in the business of others?”

Roxanne’s admonishment rendered Frieda speechless.

She was worried about being labeled as uncultured if she continued the argument.

Recovering her gaze, Roxanne warned, “To me, you’re nothing but a stranger. At most, you’re just a family member of my patient. Hence, you better not question me about my personal affairs!”

With that, Roxanne bade goodbye to Jonathan and left before Frieda could react.

Watching Roxanne’s leaving silhouette, Frieda gritted her teeth in anger, for she had seen how Aubree stayed by Lucian’s side over the years.

If it wasn’t for her, Lucian would already have married Aubree. And now that she has returned, she managed to draw Lucian’s attention again. I don’t know what gives her the cheek to even put on such airs! Aubree has treated Grandpa very well over the years and isn’t inferior to her in any way. How dare this homewrecker accuse me of being ill-mannered!

When Jonathan saw the rage on Frieda’s face, he shot her a glare before chasing after Roxanne.

“Dr. Jarvis!”

Roxanne stopped and turned around upon hearing his voice. She was greeted by the sight of him running toward her.

Giving him a baffled look, she asked, “What is it?”

Jonathan was visibly apologetic. “I’m here to say sorry on my sister’s behalf. I don’t know what has gotten into her. She seems to be easily agitated recently and keeps making snarky remarks. Please don’t take what she said to heart.”

Roxanne smiled plainly. “Don’t worry. I won’t. I won’t stop treating Old Mr. Queen because of her words either.”