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 I 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 I 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 hisughter. 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.


    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


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