His And Her Marriage (Lucian and Roxanne) novel Chapter 94

Chapter 94

Snapping out of her reverie, Roxanne tamped down her feelings and went to them.

Estella was running a fever, but her eyes were sparkling adorably. She had brightened up considerably after spotting Roxanne and was staring at the latter carnestly.

Roxanne gave her a concerned look.

In response, Estella reached out to ask Roxanne to hold her.

Seeing that, Roxanne glanced at Lucian instinctively.

She’s sick, so why is she asking a stranger to hold her instead of staying with her dad? What will Lucian think about her action?

To her surprise, Lucian offered Estella to her calmly.

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After a brief hesitation, Roxanne took Estella into her arms...The moment Roxanne touched the little girl, she could feel the heat emanating from the small

body. Estella felt like a heater in her arms.

Without a second’s hesitation, Roxanne pressed her cheek to Estella’s to check the latter’s temperature.

The cooling sensation from her cheek caused Estella’s eyes to droop as she let out a soft sigh.

“You’re running a high fever,” Roxanne commented as she hugged Estella closer. Softly, she asked, “Essie, do you feel uncomfortable?”

Estella nodded silently.

As the little girl’s eyes were red from the fever, Roxanne felt her heart ache. Turning to Catalina, she asked, “Has she taken her medicine?”

Catalina regained her composure and nodded hastily. “Yes.”

Carefully, she observed Roxanne and asked, “Mrs. Farwell, when did you return?”