Chapter 90 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

Filed to story: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel (Lucian & Roxanne)

Lucian was filled with hatred at the mention of Aubree. “Do you know why Essie resents her?”

Stunned, Sonya explained at once, “Is it because of what Aubree did to Essie? Didn’t she explain it to us already? She didn’t do it on purpose and was only worried about Essie’s safety. It only happened under desperate circumstances. Moreover, she regrets her action and has apologized to us about it.”

Just as she finished, she turned the tables on him. “As for you, you have gone overboard with your recent behavior toward her!”

Sonya’s intentions were clear. She still hoped that Lucian would marry Aubree.

Over the last six years, she had pestered him many times about it.

Lucian cocked a brow in annoyance. “I know what I’m doing. There’s no need for you to interfere.”

Sonya was upset. “You know what you’re doing? Are you really planning on canceling the engagement?”

Before Lucian could reply, Sonya’s expression drastically changed while the resolve in her voice hardened. “No matter what, you personally agreed to the engagement with the Pearson family. You cannot disappoint her after how long she has waited. I forbid you from reneging on your word, so don’t ever bring it up in front of me again!”

Subsequently, Sonya threw her son a stern look before shooting a glare at the mansion’s main door. It was as if she could pierce through it with her eyes and see Roxanne inside. In the end, she recovered her gaze before storming off.

After watching his mother’s silhouette disappear, Lucian collected his emotions and returned to the mansion.

Estella had stopped crying in Roxanne’s arms and didn’t appear to be badly affected. The moment she saw him enter, she jumped out of Roxanne’s embrace and ran to hug his thigh. When she stared blankly at him, he could see that her eyes and nose were a bit red.

After stroking her head to comfort her, Lucian shifted his gaze in Roxanne’s direction. “I’m sorry that my mom has caused you trouble. I didn’t expect her to suddenly come here.”

Having regained her composure, Roxanne nodded calmly. “It’s fine. I’m not the least bit surprised by her attitude. After all, I left the Farwell family on very bad terms. Besides, she never approved of our marriage, and time has proven her right.”

Back then, Roxanne had married Lucian in spite of Sonya’s objections. Unfortunately, they tormented each other in the end.

When she returned to the country, she had considered the possibility of the Farwell family giving her trouble. Nevertheless, she never expected to be involved with Lucian again, let alone encounter Sonya under such circumstances.

Lucian frowned slightly at her answer but didn’t know what to say, for Roxanne was merely stating the facts.

In fact, his mother’s prejudice against her had never decreased one bit.

Suddenly, silence descended upon the living room.

“Ms. Jarvis, Mr. Farwell,” Catalina remarked carefully. “It’s time to send the children to school.”

Both of them were jolted back to their senses.

When Roxanne held her sons’ hands, she hesitated for a while before looking at Lucian. “As for Essie… Do you want to take her, or do you want me to continue looking after her?”

Sonya’s words earlier had reminded Roxanne that Estella couldn’t stay by her side forever.

Just when Lucian was about to reply, Estella released his leg and ran back to grab Roxanne’s dress.

Both Roxanne and Lucian were shocked by her reaction.

When Estella heard for the second time that morning that she was going to leave Roxanne, her already reddened eyes moistened further. Giving Lucian a pleading look, she looked like she was going to continue crying if he were to decide to take her away.

As he had no such intention, Lucian replied, “Please continue watching over her as her condition has yet to stabilize. When it’s inconvenient for you to do so, you can let Catalina bring her home.”

When Roxanne saw how pitiful Estella looked, she nodded with a wavering heart.

Upon Roxanne’s agreement, Estella’s miserable expression was replaced by a delightful smile.

On the way home from Roxanne’s house, Sonya pondered upon the matter and decided to give Aubree a call.

Meanwhile, Aubree was puzzled to receive Sonya’s call so early in the morning.

“Aubree, I have already spoken to Lucian, and he will not speak of canceling the engagement with you again.” Even though Sonya had requested it unilaterally, she conveyed the decision simply because her son didn’t object to it.

Aubree was ecstatic to hear the news. “Is it true, Mrs. Farwell?”

Just as she spoke, she inquired further, “But what about Roxanne? She seems to be very close to Lucian. Furthermore, Essie likes her too.”

Sonya’s tone turned grim at the mention of Roxanne. “Just ignore her, as only you can be Lucian’s future wife. With regard to Essie, you have to be more patient with her, for she’s still just a child. I’ll let the matter slide this time, but you had better not do that again!”

Aubree readily agreed, “Mrs. Farwell, please rest assured that I’ll treat Essie as if she’s my own daughter.”

Nevertheless, the thought of Estella staying with Roxanne over the last two days continued to unsettle her. Hence, she pried further, “By the way, has Essie gone home yet? I want to find an opportunity to apologize to her.”

Sonya replied in a lackluster tone, “Not yet. I wanted to bring her back, but her condition hasn’t stabilized. She wants to stay with Roxanne, and it’s also good for her recovery. By the time she feels better, I’ll bring her back again.”

In response, an icy glint flashed across Aubree’s eyes.

That despicable kid is still together with Roxanne! Prior to this, she has been the reason why Lucian doesn’t like me and refuses to marry me. Now that she is growing closer to Roxanne, she might become the reason for him to remarry the latter!

The more Aubree thought about it, the more upset she became. Aware that her only hope continued to rest on Sonya, she maintained a cordial tone while speaking. “I understand, Mrs. Farwell. Essie’s well-being takes priority.”

When Sonya heard Aubree’s caring words, she advised in a solemn tone, “Aubree, you have to be patient when it comes to getting what you want. Do you understand what I mean?”

“I do, Mrs. Farwell. Don’t worry,” Aubree replied calmly.

Sonya nodded in satisfaction. “Soon, I’ll invite your parents to finalize your marriage. There’s no need to feel anxious, as that will not help you achieve success.”

With the doubts in her heart removed, Aubree’s eyes lit up as she agreed with a smile.

In the evening, Roxanne arrived at the kindergarten on the dot to collect the three children. There, Lucian was already waiting.

She had assumed that he would stay for dinner just like the day before. However, he left right away after dropping them off at the door, saying that he was busy.

Upon entering the house, they were welcomed by the dinner Catalina had prepared. After finishing their food, Roxanne played with the children for a while downstairs before ushering them to bed.

Roxanne tucked Archie and Benny in and returned to her room, where Catalina had just given Estella a bath. Having put on her bunny pajamas, Estella looked like a stuffed toy as she sat starry-eyed on the bed while waiting for Roxanne.

The moment she saw the latter enter, she broke into a sweet smile and stretched her arms out for a hug.

As Roxanne picked Estella up, the latter wrapped her arms around Roxanne’s neck obediently. When Estella laid her face against hers, Roxanne felt as if her heart was about to melt from the sensation.