Chapter 167


    Chapter 167Roxanne was a little confused by the little girl’s actions.The boys had been intcracung with


    Este long enough that they knew what she meant by observing her expressions and gestures. On


    the other hand, it remained an elusive task for RoxanneEste was bing anxious at Roxanne’s


    prolonged confusion. Once more, she pointed to the room and then to herself while pouting.Roxanne


    was more bewildered than ever. “Essie means to tell you that she assembled that part, Mommy,” Archie


    exined.Comprehension dawned on Roxanne’s face aust. Smiling so broadly that her eyes were


    crinkled, she gushed, “That’s a lot of bricks, Este! Great job!”Este’s eyes sparkled at the


    compliment from the beautiful woman she held in such high regard. As she turned to look at her father,


    her little face shone with simr excitement.The four of them got along well together. Lucian knew what


    it meant when he suddenly met the expectant look of his daughter, though he could not think of any


    words of praise of his own except to give her an approving nod. “Well done, Essie.”Este smiled so


    broadly that her dimples deepened.Lucian’s eyes darkened a little at his daughter’s delight. He could


    feel a confused torrent of emotions welling up within him.It is obvious that Essie is happier with


    Roxanne. I’ve never seen her smile this much.Despite spending all nightpleting a Lego pce,


    Benny was not satisfied. He grabbed his mother’s hand coyly. “This castle was too simple, Mommy.


    Could you get us something more difficult?”Roxanne nced at Este hesitantly. She was just about


    to suggest that the two boys amodate Este when Benny added, “Essie is also very good at


    Lego. She’s going to catch up to Archie and me!”Roxanne stared at Archie in disbelief, who nodded


    vigorously in allestation.Meanwhile, Este patted her chest confidently, her face full of


    anticipation.Roxanne did not need any more convincing. “All righi. I’ll get you a new set


    tomorrow.” Exhration shone on the faces of the three children. Archie and Benny delved at once into


    detailed and long-winded specifics of the model they wanted.Standing by the door, Lucian watched the


    four of them enjoying themselves. He remained silent for a long time.It was close to midnight when he


    spoke again. After suggesting that the children be tucked in, Lucian bid them farewell.Roxanne was


    only too d about his departure; she only put up with his presence for Este’s sake. After the door


    shut behind him, she took Este to the door to watch him leave.Lucian seethed throughout his journey


    home.Upon arriving, he furrowed his brows at the sight of a figure seated on his couch.“So you still


    remembered toe home, huh?” Sonya reprimanded in displeasure.Intending to take the opportunity


    to have Luciane to terms with his marriage with Aubree, Sonya was scandalized to witness her


    son offer Roxanne a ride home in in sight. Their intimacy also irritated her.Though Sonya could not


    conceal her displeasure after her son’s abrupt departure, she managed to hold on until the banquet


    ended before rushing over immediately.Initially, she thought that Lucian would have been back at so


    late an hour. She did not expect to wait for over another hour before seeing him.What did the two of


    them do at Roxanne’s house for over an hour?Sonya’s face contorted with rage at that thought.Lucian


    felt a simr dislike for his mother’s behavior that night. “What can I do for you thiste at night, Mom?”


    he asked coldly.Sonya’s scowl deepened. “Can’t your mother drop by in her free time? Are you aware


    of how embarrassed Aubree was after you left? Outrageous behavior!”Aubree again.Lucian’s coldness


    bordered on hosulity by that point. “I’ve told you before. Stay out of my business. I can handle them


    myself. If there is nothing else, you can see yourself out.”Without another word, he went upstairs.From N?velDrama.Org.