Leaving The Country After Divorce (Lucian and Roxanne) novel Chapter 710

Chapter 710 Hugging Her

Roxanne could clearly hear the children’s voices. Unbidden, a strange feeling

rose within her. However, it was soon engulfed by a wave of guilt.

Just half an hour ago, she had a falling out with the man beside her. And now,

she lost her balance and fell into Lucian’s arms when they were merely playing

a game with the children.

To anyone else, however, her actions might very well seem deliberate. Only she

herself knew that it was truly an accident on her part. But if I were to clarify

things now, I’d only make myself look all the more suspicious…

She rested in the man’s embrace stiffly, her emotions a jumbled mess. On the

contrary, Estella was still immersed in the game. She emphatically ordered,

“Everyone isn’t to move!”

Archie and Benny immediately answered in the affirmative. Upon receiving no

response from the two adults, Estella stared at them with feigned sternness, her

expression solemn.

“Got it.” Lucian’s deep voice sounded beside her ears. A flash of surprise flitted

across Roxanne’s eyes. If I were to listen to Essie and remain still, I’d have to

continue staying in his arms… Worse still, the kids’ gazes have been fixated on

us ever since…

At that thought, a sense of aversion welled within her. She tried to break free

from Lucian’s arms, but the arm encircling her tightened instead.

“Essie is still awaiting your reply,” Lucian reminded in a low voice beside her ear.

Hearing that, Roxanne once again went stiff. She could almost sense Estella’s

tangible gaze on her.

Although she couldn’t quite see the little girl’s countenance from her angle, she

could imagine her pitiful expression. Ultimately, she relented and murmured,

The two of them gazed at each other for an indeterminate time before she

abruptly snapped back to reality. In hindsight, she realized that Estella

seemingly hadn’t turned around even after such a long time had passed.

Following that realization, her brows furrowed slightly. In a soft voice, she

stated, “I’m a bit tired, so I’m not playing anymore.” After saying that, she broke

free from Lucian’s embrace, whirled around, and went upstairs.

The children watched her leave and exchanged guilty glances, aware that they

were seemingly too deliberate that Roxanne noticed something amiss.

Likewise, a frown marred Lucian’s countenance. Exasperation was written clear

in his eyes. It looks like she’s still unwilling to forgive me.

Estella was the first to gather her wits. Lifting her hand to point at her father, she

announced in a soft voice, “Daddy, you’re out!” Inclining his head nonchalantly,

Lucian took a step back and extracted himself from between Archie and Benny