The Abandoned Wife (Lucian) novel 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 balance and fell into Lucian’s arms when they were merely playing 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 accident on her part. But if I were to clarify 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, Estella 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, Estella stared at them with feigned sternness, her expression solemn.

“Got it.” Lucian’s deep voice sounded beside her ears. A flash 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 Estella’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.”