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 bnce and fell into Lucian’s arms


    when they were merely ying 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 ident on her


    part. But if | were to rify 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, Este 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, Este stared at


    them with feigned sternness, her expression solemn.


    “Got it.” Lucian’s deep voice sounded beside her ears. A sh of surprise flitted across Roxanne’s eyes. If | 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 Este’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, “Okay.”


    Seeing that both the adults had agreed, all three children wore expressions of sheer delight. As Lucian hugged Roxanne, he


    dipped his eyes and stole a peek at the children’s expressions. Without fail, he clocked the fleeting glee on their faces.


    Realizing their true motive in suggesting the game, he felt touched yet amused. Still, he obligingly held the woman in his arms


    without moving a muscle.


    At the sight of her amenability, he couldn’t help chuckling lowly. Roxanne promptly went tense when she distinctly heard his


    laughter. She lifted her eyes and nced at the man.


    The smile on his face hadn’t fadedpletely. When their eyes met, there was still a hint of tenderness in his eyes. She was


    initially irked, but upon beholding his charming smile, she swiftly plunged into a trance.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    This is the first time I''ve seen him smile like that...


    The two of them gazed at each other for an indeterminate time before she abruptly snapped back to reality. In hindsight, she


    realized that Este 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 ying anymore.”


    After saying that, she broke free from Lucian’s embrace, whirled around, and went upstairs.


    The children watched her leave and exchanged guilty nces, 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.


    Este 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 nonchntly, Lucian took a step back and extracted himself from between Archie and Benny.