The sight of Roxanne standing together with the other two reminded Catalina of the past. She wanted them to spend more time together and left after exchanging a few pleasantries.


    Soon, only the three of them were left in the living room.


    Lucian’s eyes darkened as he stared at them.


    Sensing his gaze, Roxanne turned slightly and went to the couch to ce Este down.


    However, Este grabbed her shoulders tightly and refused to let her go.


    Seeing this, Roxanne sat on the couch with her and said gently, “Essie, be a good girl. You’re sick and need to go to bed early. Do you want me to lull you to sleep?”


    Este buried her nose into the crook of Roxanne’s neck and shook her head.


    Roxanne’s brows knitted. “Don’t you want to sleep?”


    The little girl nodded and turned at her shoulder to point at the notebook on the table.Roxanne reached out and grabbed the notebook for her. She watched as Este scribbled something on the notebook. This  N?/velDra/ma.Org .


    You’ll leave if I fall asleep. I don’t want you to leave.


    After scribbling that down, Este pursed her lips unhappily.


    Roxanne read what she wrote as surprise shed across her eyes.


    Is Este that attached to me?


    Lucian had also read Este’s words. He nced at Roxanne and said sternly, “Ms. Jarvis has to go home. Be good and go to bed.”


    Este pouted and whipped her head around to seek Roxanne’s confirmation.


    Roxanne nodded.


    The boys were waiting for her at home. Lysa was taking care of them, but she would still worry about them.


    Besides, she didn’t know how she should spend a night in the house she used to live in.


    At her silent affirmation, Este looked down sadly. She kept fiddling with the corner of Roxanne’s top and nearly crumpled it.


    Roxanne couldn’t bear to see her upset.


    A whileter, Este released her grip on the corner of Roxanne’s top.


    Roxanne thought she was about to go to bed, but the little girl picked up the notebook again.


    I want Daddy to bring the boys over. Please don’t leave, Ms, Jarvis.


    After writing that, Este turned around and wrapped her hands around Roxanne’s neck pitifully. She refused to let go.


    Feeling the abnormal heat from the young girl’s body, Roxanne couldn’t bring herself to say no.


    Finally, she sighed inwardly and caved in. “All right. I won’t leave. You can sleep now.”


    Este raised her head suspiciously.


    Roxanne gave her head aforting pat. “I’ll keep youpany, so shut your eyes and sleep.”


    Este snuggled into her arms and promptly fell asleep. Her head rested on Roxanne’s shoulder, and she gripped Roxanne’s top tightly as though she was afraid thetter would leave secretly.


    Roxanne felt her heart melt as she stared at the girl in her arms.


    Lucian’s gaze dimmed when he saw their exchange. He joined them on the adjoining couch and told the butler to prepare two cups of coffee for them. Pulling his phone out, he proceeded to work from home.


    He hadn’t been lying when he imed he had to work overtime earlier. Recently, he had been extremely busy.


    Silence ensued in the living room.


    Hearing Este’s steady breathing, Roxanne told the butler to bring her a nket to cover Este’s body.


    The little girl flipped over in her arms as though the heat bothered her.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Carefully, Roxanne wiped the sweat off Este’s brows, her eyes filled with gentleness.


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