Panic spread over Roxanne’s face when she heard the question. Archie and Benny’s father was right in front of her, yet she did not know how to answer him.
Lucian understood her intention when there was no answer from her after a long time. “It’s okay if you don’t want to tell me. I’ll look into it myself. I’ll find out, eventually.”
“Don’t.” Roxanne frowned. Lucian’s expression darkened. I can’t even look into him? Just who is this man? Roxanne kept her head low as a myriad of emotions swam in her eyes. “I’ll tell you when the time comes. Just don’t look into it.”
I should be the one to tell him about the boys’ identities. She did not dare to imagine what Lucian’s reaction would be if she let him dig into it.
Lucian fell silent for a long time. Seeing how anxious she looked, he agreed, “Okay, I’ll wait. for you to tell me.” He had prepared himself for the worst, thinking maybe Roxanne had been taken advantage of in the past.
He believed in her feelings for him six years ago and that she would not lose them so soon. She might’ve been forced to bear those boys…
The thought of it flooded his heart with more: remorse. Oblivious to his thoughts, Roxanne could only. flash him a grateful smile.
Lucian could not bear to see her feeling so worried. He got up and said, “Take good care of the children. I’ll settle the discussion on the internet. Don’t worry.”
I couldn’t protect her for the past six years. Now that we’re finally together, I won’t let anyone harm her again. With that, he spun on his heel and left.
After watching him leave, Roxanne made her way upstairs. The children were hanging out in Archie and Benny’s bedroom. Ignored by the boys, Estella played with the toys on the side.
Archie and Benny huddled together in front of the computer, reading the discussion that had changed its direction. “Mommy’s not like that! It must be that evil woman’s doing. I’m going to teach her a lesson.” Benny balled his fists furiously.
He placed the laptop on his thighs. He was about to begin his counterattack when suddenly a knock sounded on the door. The boys exchanged glances. Immediately, they shut the laptop and opened the door with a smile.
Standing at the door, Roxanne asked, “There’s something wrong with the laptop in the study. Can I borrow yours for a while?” The children were getting smarter. They would notice the uproar on the internet as long as they used the laptop.
Roxanne did not wish for them to be involved, so the only solution she could think of was to confiscate their laptop for the time being. Naturally, the boys guessed her true intention and were reluctant to give her the device.
We haven’t even taught that evil woman a lesson for bullying Mommy! However, as soon as they recalled Lucian’s promise at the restaurant, they felt a wave of relief.
Daddy won’t let that evil woman off. At that thought, the children finally gave in..
“Okay. I was browsing the stock market just now, though. Give me a moment, Mommy,” said Archie nonchalantly. He then returned to open the laptop and cleared the browsing history before handing it to Roxanne.
Roxanne secretly sighed with relief upon receiving the laptop. “I’ll get busy, then. Take care of Essie, okay?” The boys nodded obediently..
When they saw Roxanne entering the study with the laptop, their faces promptly fell. Hopefully Daddy can help us teach that evil woman a lesson.
