Chapter 1072


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    At noon, Roxanne had just finished preparing lunch when the doorbell rang. After two warnings from Jack that morning, Roxanne


    and the kids were now immune to the sound of the doorbell even though they knew it was most probably Lucian this time.


    Roxanne set the table for the kids before she went to answer the door. As expected, Lucian was waiting outside. Roxanne


    opened the door, and he gave her a curt nod. “Where is Essie? I’m here to bring her home.”


    He looked in the direction of the living room. When the children realized Lucian was here, they held their breaths and strained to


    listen to the faint sounds of his movements outside the door.


    Upon hearing Este’s name, the boys simultaneously turned their heads in her direction. Este puffed her cheeks and met


    their eyes reluctantly.


    ording to their n, she would have to follow Lucian back and try to convince him while the boys would be responsible for


    changing Roxanne’s mind.


    That way, Lucian and Roxanne could make peace with one another soon. It was time to leave, but Este couldn’t bear to part


    with Roxanne and the boys.


    The little girl was feeling hesitant when Roxanne’s voice rang out. “Are you in a hurry? If you''re not, you’re wee to join us for


    lunch.”


    Everyone''s expressions changed drastically when they heard that.


    The children were overjoyed when they heard Roxanne inviting Lucian to stay, while Lucian was uncertain what her invitation


    entailed.


    Roxanne turned over her shoulder to nce at the dining room. She lowered her voice and said, “I need to talk to you about


    Essie.”


    With that, she met Lucian’s gaze boldly.


    Lucian furrowed his brows. He epted her invitation and followed her into the dining room.


    The children were excited at the sight of him entering, but they dared not express their exhration openly.


    Benny hung his head low to conceal his excitement.


    This is great! It’s been a long time since Daddy and Mommy have sat down to enjoy a meal together. This means that their


    rtionship has improved, right?


    The children kept stealing nces at Roxanne and Lucian over lunch.


    Roxanne had urately predicted what the children were thinking. The realization caused her to look away as conflicting


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    Lucian could read the kids’ minds, too.


    As the children continued to steal nces at them, he couldn’t help but be increasingly intrigued by Roxanne’s response.


    He subtly raised his head to get a better glimpse of her.


    The mere sight of Roxanne diligently chowing down on her food caused his gaze to harden. Suddenly, he had no appetite


    whatsoever.


    “I''m done.” Lucian put his fork down, his face devoid of expression.


    “Daddy...” Este thought he wanted to bring her home right now, so she grabbed his sleeves pleadingly. “Let’s go back home


    later!”


    Lucian’s brows snapped together. He patted her head and assured her, “I need to talk to Ms. Jarvis. You can y a bit more with


    the boys.”


    Roxanne had lowered her voice deliberately when she mentioned Este’s name earlier, leading him to deduce that she wanted


    to keep her conversation with him a secret from the others.


    It concerned his daughter, so Lucian was willing to y along with her.


    Este had no idea what Lucian and Roxanne wanted to talk about.


    However, relief washed over her when she realized she could spend a bit more time with Archie and Benny. She couldn’t help


    but crack a broad smile.