Chapter 218
Chapter 218“Mr. Farwell, is there
anything I can help you with?” Roxanne halted in her tracks and turned around to look at Lucian as if h
e was just a stranger.Upon meeting her gaze, Lucian furrowed his eyebrows.The attitude Roxanne had
now was as distant as the time when
they first got divorced. It was the same attitude that had caused Lucian to perform unexpected acts.Bac
k then, Lucian thought Roxanne would really disappear from his life if he did not attract her attention.
As Lucian did not answer, Roxanne tugged her wrist back with a frown. “If there‘s nothing much, please
let go of me. I still need to go to work.”Both their outstanding looks quickly garnered attention. After all,
not only were they attractive, but the parents of the kindergarten were not ordinary people. Thus, most
of them knew who Lucian was.Many of them had already turned around to look in their direction.Roxan
ne feared it would be too scandalous if they continued to be seen with each other for another second
longer.If that happened, she would soon be facing a lot of trouble.Lucian finally snapped to his senses
when he noticed her struggle. While loosening the grip on her hands, he spoke with aplicated expr
ession. “After talking with Este yesterday, I realized that her speedy
recovery was mostly because of your efforts. Thus, it‘s only right for me to show you my appreciation.”
Not only was that an excuse to ask Roxanne to stay behind, but it was
also something he meant from the bottom of his heart after his experience the day before.At first, Lucia
n thought Roxanne was just someone to cheer Este up by staying by her side.
Thus, he did not expect Roxanne to bring such a significant impact on Este.It must have taken Roxa
nne a great deal of effort to make Este talk again.Upon hearing that, Roxanne replied ndly, “That‘s
all right. You have helped me quite a lot recently. Besides, I‘ve told you that we
don‘t owe each other anything, so there‘s no need for that.”After saying that, Roxanne nodded before
making her way past him
and into the car. “Perhaps, you can see the gesture as I‘m trying to get on your good side,” Lucian sta
rted lowly.Roxanne halted her steps, unsure what he was trying to say.Looking at the woman standing
beside her, Lucian
pursed his lips indifferently. “If I remember correctly, you once said that the children are innocent and sh
ould not get involved in our matters. However, does this only apply
to Archie and Benny?”Upon hearing that, Roxanne turned around and met his gaze. “What do you mea
n?”Lucian raised an eyebrow. “You know that Essie likes you and would feel sad if she doesn‘t see you.
However, you refused to meet her multiple times, knowing that this might cause her condition to worse
n. Isn‘t
Essie innocent in this matter? I don‘t mind if it‘s me you want to avoid, but there‘s no need to do the sa
me thing on her as well.”Roxanne was promptly taken aback when she heard that..Although she had c
onsidered if Este would feel upset for not seeing her, Roxanne dismissed the thought as she had nev
er seen herself as someone important. Besides, Lucian would definitely take good care of
Este.Besides, Lucian would
pick up and drop off Este every day. If Roxanne did not deliberately avoid
them, there was a high chance she would bump into them.“Essie has been sad that she didn‘t get to se
e you. However, as her father, I admit I‘m not on the best terms with you.
Thus, what I can do is treat you to a meal to thank you for taking care of Essie, and also take this oppor
tunity to ask you to spend more time with her.” Lucian‘s tone was polite yet distant, leaving no room for
argument.Although Roxanne did feel guilty toward Este, she furrowed her eyebrows upon hearing Lu
cian‘s ending statement. “Perhaps you‘re too used to doing business, but let me tell you
that not all matters can be solved with a meal or two. I‘ll head to work now if you have nothing else to s
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