Chapter 77


    Lucian, who was standing at the entrance of the dining room, looked conflicted when he saw Este


    finally smiling,


    It took me so long to coax hcr, yet it was nothingpared to the trio’s words. Not only did she stop


    crying. she even smiled.


    After standing there for some time and watching the boys making Este grin from ear to car, he


    stepped into the room, wanting to take her home.


    They had onlye over because Este wanted to confirm things with her own eyes. Now that it was


    done, it was time for them to go home.


    As soon as he reached Este’s side, he heard her stomach growl.


    Roxanne frowned. “Have you not had dinner?”


    Este pursed her lips and nodded.


    Seeing that, Roxanne turned to look at Lucien with a reprimanding gaze.


    Lucian nced at her emotionlessly. “I’ve tried talking to her. She’s been crying all night. She locked


    herself in the room as soon as she got back without eating or drinking anything. It was only when I


    promised to bring her here that she finally stopped. We didn’t manage to have dinner yet.”Roxanne


    scanned his thin shirt and withdrew her gaze.


    At the side, Archie looked at Este concernedly. “We’ve just started eating. Do you want to join us?”


    Este’s eyes lit up, and she nodded fervently. It was at that moment that she finally remembered to


    ask her father for permission


    Lucian hesitated for a few seconds and nced at Roxanne. “If it’s not too much of a trouble, could you


    prepare something for her?”


    “Do you want to sit between the boys?” Roxanne suggested.


    Este beamed instantly.


    Archie and Benny quickly moved their chairs, making some space so Este could sit between them.


    Lucian frowned as he watched Este sit between the twins.


    From his point of view, they looked like a family, while he looked more like a stranger.


    After helping Este to settle down and serving her some food, Roxanne looked at the three children


    sitting side by side and was all smiles.


    However, the gaze of the man beside her sent chills down her spine.


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    She stopped smiling and turned around to look at Lucian.


    As he met her gaze, Lucianposed himself and put on a calm expression.


    “What about you?” Roxanne asked casually, repressing her feelings.


    Upon hearing that, Lucian put on a look of confusion.


    Roxanne averted her gaze and nced at the dishes on the table. “Have you eaten?”


    If Essie made a fuss without having dinner, then he must’ve been busy coaxing her the entire night.


    Stunned, Lucian stared at her for some time before narrowing his eyes indifferently. Sounding distant,


    he answered, “I’m fine. There’s dinner at home. I’ll just heat it up when I get back. It’s just that Essie


    likes spending time with them. Sorry for troubling you. I’ll just wait in the living room and not disturb you


    guys.”


    With that, he cast the three joyful children a final nce before walking out.


    When Roxanne heard his words and noticed he was about to leave on an empty stomach, she


    could not help but purse her lips. “There’s enough food for all of us. Besides, Essie will definitely


    · feel uneasy if her daddy’s not here.”


    Este lifted her head, her eyes filled with nervousness when she saw Lucian walking out.


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    Without waiting for Lucian’s reply, Roxanne served him a te of food and ced it on the table.


    “Come and join us if you don’t mind.”


    Archie frowned slightly at the scene, but he said nothing.


    Benny, on the other hand, continued eating while secretly ncing at the man in the distance, feeling


    excited.