Chapter 823


    Chapter 823 I Stand By My Words


    Meanwhile, back at Roxanne’s house, Archie and Benny synchronously pulled out toys,id out various


    snacks on the table, and sat on opposite sides of Este.


    Este’s eyes were downcast, cheeks puffed out, and sadness was written all over her face. Archie and


    Benny exchanged a helpless look, but they promised Roxanne they would coax Este.


    They could only try their best to figure out a way. Archie handed her a tissue a momentter, speaking


    in a cajoling voice, “Don’t cry, Essie. If you like Mommy, try harder to help Mr. Farwell woo her!”


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    She nced at him with a pout, her attention piqued. He dabbed at the tears pooling in the corner of


    her eyes and frowned worriedly. “We wanted Mommy and Mr. Farwell to get closer, but it seems like


    he’s upset with her again.”


    Benny interjected, “Mommy is in the wrong here, but we can’t be a family if Mr. Farwell continues to be


    angry.”


    Perturbation settled over her features, nketing the sadness. It’s all my fault. Daddy and Ms. Jarvis


    wouldn’t have gotten into a fight if I hadn’t thrown a tantrum.


    Este lowered her head in guilt at that thought. “It’s my fault.”


    Archie and Benny merely wanted to distract her, but they ended up making her feel awful, so they tried


    to shift the me to the adults. “It’s not your fault, it’s all on Mommy and Mr. Farwell!”


    She was bewildered.


    “Mr. Farwell wants to woo Mommy, yet he’s always mad at her,” Archie exined. “Moreover, Mommy


    won’t ept him even though he treats us well.”


    Their conversation quickly shifted from coaxing Este to matchmaking the adults.


    In the meantime, Roxanne’s car slid to a stop in front of the research institute, and she marched inside


    with hastened steps, bumping into Jack and a group of people at the entrance.


    She couldn’t stifle the two sneezes that escaped as she opened her mouth to greet them.


    “Dr. Jarvis, are you sick?” Hector inquired.


    She smiled sheepishly. “No, I’m not sure why I suddenly sneezed.”


    She apologized to the rest. “Please excuse my tardiness. I had to attend to some family matters and


    kept all of you waiting. Lunch is on me today.”


    Hector returned her smile with an airy one. “We didn’t wait in vain. Dr. Galloway took us on a tour of the


    research institute, which was an experience. He said you are a significant contributor to the research


    institute that exists today.”


    Roxanne was stunned to learn that Colby had praised her in front of Hector.


    Colby met her gaze and smiled gently. “And I stand by my words.”


    A bashful smile tugged at her lips. “The research institute has great potential. All I did was solve a little


    problem.”


    Hector nodded gratefully as he observed the humble Colby and Roxanne. “Both of you did an amazing


    job, and I’ll dly entrust the research institute to your capable hands.”