Roxanne stopped and turned, confused.

Lucian's brows furrowed. "It's four in the morning. You only slept a short while, so I won't let you drive home alone. Besides, what will I tell Essie? You promised you wouldn't leave. If she wakes up and doesn't see you, she'll certainly make a fuss and might even run to your house. She's still weak. What if she gets sick again?"

Roxanne frowned. She didn't want to stay after her nightmare. Nevertheless, she had promised Estella she would stay.

Sensing her dilemma, Lucian scowled. "Don't worry. Essie only needs you now. In the future, I won't let her disrupt your life unless it's important."

He released her.

Roxanne found his words strange, as if he were mocking her. An uneasy feeling arose.

Estella rolled over, sensing Roxanne's movement. The little girl patted the empty bed and whined softly.

They both turned to look at her.

Roxanne couldn't break her promise. She hesitated before saying, "I'll keep Essie company. Mr. Farwell, I don't think it's appropriate for you to stay while I sleep."

Her desire for him to leave was clear.

Silence followed, Lucian's fury growing. Finally, he replied icily, "All right. Please take good care of Essie, then."

He stormed out.

As the door clicked shut, Roxanne sighed in relief and returned to bed beside Estella. Estella snuggled closer, seeking warmth.

Roxanne's heart softened, and she pulled the little girl into her arms. Estella sighed contentedly. The sight melted Roxanne's heart. The anxiety from her nightmare vanished, and she gradually fell asleep.

The next morning, Estella woke in Roxanne's arms. Her eyes lit up, realizing she'd spent the night with Roxanne.

"I'm so happy Ms. Jarvis didn't leave and even spent the night with me! I wish she could do this every day!"

Roxanne was half-awake when she felt Estella's gaze. Her mind cleared, and she saw Estella's sparkling eyes. Smiling, she asked, "Good morning. Are you feeling better?"

Estella shook her head vigorously.

Roxanne smiled. "Good. Time to get up."

She sat up.

Catalina knocked and entered with fresh clothes. Roxanne helped Estella change.

Catalina then wanted to take Estella to the bathroom, but Estella refused to let her.

"Ms. Jarvis, why don't you take Ms. Estella to the bathroom?" Catalina understood and handed Estella to Roxanne.

Roxanne, used to caring for her sons, readily agreed and took Estella to the bathroom.

After washing, she braided Estella's hair.

Halfway through, Estella brightened and stared intently at the mirror, remaining still.

Lucian stood outside the bathroom, dressed in his suit, his shirt undone, clearly just having woken and washed. He watched silently as Roxanne braided Estella's hair.

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