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.


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    “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.