Chapter 97 – The Abandoned Wife: Leaving the Country After Divorce Novel

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

Archie and Benny looked at the toys delightedly.

It was normal for boys to love robots and race cars. Furthermore, Archie and Benny had much higher IQs than their peers. Therefore, they preferred more complicated toys and were interested in high-tech ones.

They used to badger Roxanne to buy them. However, some of these were too expensive. Although they liked those toys very much, they were sensible and did not mention them to Roxanne.

Thus, they were surprised that Lucian knew what they liked.

Benny could not resist taking a couple of steps toward Lucian and looking into the box.

It contained all the toys he coveted on the website. He nearly used the small fortune Archie earned in stock trading to get them, causing Archie to scold him.

Although Archie liked the toys, he could not forget that Lucian abandoned his mother. He stood still with a stern expression but could not resist looking into the boxes.

One could see Archie and Benny desired the presents from Lucian.

Benny looked at the toys for a long time before turning to his mother and seeking her opinion.

If Mommy disagrees, I will never accept the toys, no matter how much I like them.

Roxanne looked at Archie and Benny’s expressions and began to relent. However, she hesitated again as she looked at the things Lucian was holding.

She had noticed Archie and Benny checking out those toy models and figurines on the Web. They were all highly sought-after limited editions.

The race car model Lucian held cost two hundred thousand. Furthermore, the price is still rising due to market demand.

Since Lucian wanted to apologize to the children, she would not stop him from giving them presents.

However, those presents were too expensive.

Benny seemed to understand what Roxanne was thinking. He looked at the models longingly before returning to Archie’s side.

Still, Roxanne relented when she saw his disappointed expression. Thus, she said, “That’s thoughtful of you. My sons love these toys. However, the toys are too expensive, so let me know how much they cost. I will transfer the money to you.”

Lucian frowned upon hearing her. “I prepared these presents as an apology, so how can I ask you to pay? Furthermore, you must have spent a lot on Essie’s expenses. These toys are only a small gift from me. I’m afraid they are not even good enough to express my remorse. Thus, if you insist on paying, there is no sincerity left.”

Roxanne hesitated upon hearing his explanation.

Although the money Lucian spent on the gifts was only a minute sum to him, Roxanne still felt uncomfortable accepting the presents.

Lucian understood what she was thinking and replied solemnly, “If you insist on paying, I should also pay you much more than this for taking good care of Essie. You have improved her condition tremendously. Will you be willing to accept my payment?”

Roxanne finally gave up refusing the presents. She nodded toward Archie and Benny. “Since they are presents from Mr. Farwell, you should accept them.”

Hearing her, Archie responded with a polite but detached tone, “Thank you, Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian and Cayden brought the boxes of toys to Roxanne’s car. Then, they said goodbye and left.

After getting into the car, Cayden hesitated and asked, “Mr. Farwell, are you not going to spend more time with Ms. Estella?”

Ms. Estella has been staying in Roxanne’s home all this while and rarely interacts with Mr. Farwell. I’m concerned they would grow distant from the lack of interaction.

Lucian shook his head but did not say anything.

Archie and Benny have not truly forgiven me. I have already followed them for a day and finally managed to redeem myself a little through gifts. If I continued to follow them, I would lose the little goodwill I received.

Lucian felt his head throbbing as he thought about Archie and Benny’s attitude toward him.

Suddenly, a phone rang in the car.

Lucian adjusted his emotions and answered the call with a frown, “What is the matter?”

It was a call from Jonathan. “Lucian, are you free in a couple of days? It will be my grandpa’s seventieth birthday soon. Initially, we did not plan to organize a banquet. However, he has become much healthier recently, so we plan to have a huge celebration. You must come to the banquet!”

Lucian replied in a deep voice, “Sure, I will spare some time to attend it.”

Alfred had treated Lucian well. Furthermore, Lucian worked hard to find a way to cure Alfred.

Therefore, he planned to attend Alfred’s seventieth birthday banquet.

Meanwhile, Roxanne went home with the three children. Archie and Benny could not wait to unbox the figurines the instant they got home. They played with the figurines until midnight.

Since they did not have to go to school the next day, Roxanne did not stop them but coaxed Estella to sleep.

The following morning, Roxanne let Catalina take care of the children while she went to the Queen residence to treat Alfred’s illness.

Jonathan was present during the treatment and discussed the details of the birthday banquet with Alfred.

Suddenly, Jonathan turned to Roxanne and asked, “Dr. Jarvis, will you be free to attend Grandpa’s birthday banquet in a couple of days? I can include you on the invitation list.”

Roxanne had just finished with Alfred’s medical treatment and was surprised to receive an invitation to the birthday banquet.

She had listened to Jonathan and Alfred’s conversation and knew it would be quite the affair. They had invited many prominent people in Horington and prestigious families that were closely acquainted with the Queen family.

On the other hand, Roxanne was only a newcomer and a little-known doctor in Horington. She believed she had no place at this birthday banquet.

Therefore, Roxanne hesitated and decided to refuse in the end. “I think I’d better not. I’m not good with such opulent social gatherings.”

Hearing her, Alfred responded immediately, “Dr. Jarvis, it is all thanks to you that I can have a birthday banquet this time. If not for your efforts, I would still be bedridden! Therefore, I hope you can attend this birthday banquet. It would make me happy to have you there. Also, don’t worry. If you dislike socializing, I will make sure that no one disturbs you.”

Roxanne did not know how to refuse in the face of Alfred’s enthusiastic invitation.

Then, Jonathan smiled and added, “Even if you are not good at socializing, you will still have to learn it eventually. You are now in charge of a research institute, so you will have to interact with these people. Furthermore, you can use this opportunity to get to know some of them. Who knows? You might bring good business opportunities to the research institute.”

Those words struck a chord with Roxanne.

Therefore, Roxanne nodded and said, “Thank you for having such good regard for me, Old Mr. Queen. In that case, I shall accept the invitation and will show up on time.”

Before leaving, Roxanne briefly explained the subsequent treatment to Alfred, “You have one session of treatment left. After this, you only have to rest and recuperate. I will prescribe some medicine for you, so you must remember to take them on time. If you do, you will gradually recover.”

Jonathan and Alfred answered in the affirmative and thanked her.

It was the afternoon.

Aubree and Frieda sat opposite each other in Thousand Degrees Cafe, drinking coffee and chatting.

They suddenly talked about Alfred’s seventieth birthday banquet.

“Aubree, will you be attending my grandpa’s seventieth birthday banquet?” Frieda asked cryptically.

Aubree had heard about the birthday banquet. Since the Queen family was closely acquainted with the Farwell family, Aubree believed she would have to attend. Thus, she nodded and said, “I’m going. Why?”

Frieda asked, “Erm… Would Lucian be attending with you? Everyone knows you are a couple!”

Aubree hesitated upon hearing this.

She knew Lucian would attend. However, she did not expect him to ask her to go with him.

Although Lucian did not cancel their engagement all these years, he behaved indifferently toward her.

However, Frieda was unaware of Aubree’s concerns and continued, “Both of you must attend together. Then, you can show that woman who you are!”

Frieda hated Roxanne for her cold attitude toward her. That was why Frieda invited Aubree to meet and discuss the birthday banquet.

Roxanne is nothing without Lucian’s protection. I want to show her who Lucian truly loves!

Aubree naturally knew who Frieda meant.

Her heart sank as she remembered how Lucian treated Roxanne, prompting her to reply immediately, “Of course. Lucian and I are in a relationship. We will attend the birthday banquet together.”

Frieda was delighted to hear that. “That’s wonderful! You have no idea how arrogant that woman was lately. She doesn’t know her place, so I can’t wait to see her face when you show up at the birthday banquet with Lucian!”

Aubree was looking forward to it too.

Things had not been going well for Aubree ever since Roxanne returned to the country.

Good. I can use this chance to make her give up on Lucian completely!

Then, Aubree and Frieda finished their coffee and went shopping before they parted ways.

Aubree became anxious about the coming birthday banquet once she returned home.

Although she promised Frieda to attend the birthday banquet with Lucian, she did not know how she could convince Lucian to do that.

After considering for some time, Aubree decided to summon the courage and called Sonya on the phone.

“What is the matter?” Sonya’s voice sounded the second the call connected.

Aubree calmed her emotions and said apologetically, “Mrs. Farwell, I heard Old Mr. Queen is having a birthday banquet soon. Will Lucian be attending?”

“He will,” Sonya replied matter-of-factly.

After saying that, Sonya remembered Aubree and Lucian had quarreled about Estella. Thus, she persuaded Aubree. “When the time comes, you should apologize to him. I will put in a good word for you. Both of you shouldn’t continue to quarrel like this.”

Aubree agreed, “I think so too. However… Lucian keeps avoiding me. I fear he would not want to meet me during the birthday banquet…”

She made herself sound aggrieved.

Sonya had not thought about this. Hearing Aubree, she considered for a few seconds before replying, “That won’t happen. You only have to get ready. I will tell Lucian to pick you up for the birthday banquet and attend it with you.”

Aubree was delighted to hear this, but she pretended to sound nervous, “Sure, I will get ready.”

After that, Sonya reminded Aubree about a few other matters before hanging up.

Aubree could not conceal her glee.

She did not expect such an easy solution to her worries.

I want to see Roxanne’s face when I show up at the birthday banquet with Lucian!