The Abandoned Wife (Lucian) novel Chapter 816

Chapter 816 Earnest

After hearing what the kids had to say, Roxanne could not help but hesitate. Baking with the children meant that she could not avoid interacting with Lucian. But…

Roxanne looked at Lucian, who was seated across from her at the table. His expression seemed to be quite indifferent as if he did not really mind.

Seeing how bland his expression is now, I think it would be strange if I react too strongly or kick up a fuss. After some deliberation, Roxanne smiled at the kids and said, “All right then!”

Seeing that Roxanne was on board, the kids looked expectantly at Lucian. Lucian also nodded wordlessly. The children then let out triumphant cheers. “Yay! Let’s all bake together!”

In their haste and excitement, the children barely finished their breakfast. They took another two cursory bites before eagerly jumping off their chairs and looking at both adults.

Although Roxanne had agreed, she still felt awkward at the prospect of being in such close contact with Lucian. Subconsciously, she felt the urge to delay the activity.

Under the watchful and expectant eyes of all the children, Roxanne felt herself squirm in her seat. Finally, all she could do was get up and clear the table.

The kitchen was too small to accommodate so many people. After some thought, Roxanne decided to use the dining table instead.

The children graciously offered to help her with the dishes. When that was done, they eagerly went to the dining table and waited to start baking.

Roxanne brought out the utensils that were needed and laid them out neatly on the now-clean table.

Estella soon began to take charge as she divided the tasks between everyone present. “Daddy and Ms. Jarvis will make the actual cake. The rest of us will help to decorate it.”

Naturally, Roxanne had no objections. She soon began to work.

Lucian, on the other hand, knew nothing about baking. All he could do was stand in a corner, frowning while he watched Roxanne busy herself with the process.

“Daddy, go on! Help Ms. Jarvis!” Estella tugged at the hem of Lucian’s sleeve with disapproval written all over her face.