Chapter 108: What Exactly Does Lucian Mean?

That night, Roxanne rushed from work, just barely making it in time to pick up Archie and Benny from kindergarten. Only the two of them remained at the gates; their teacher was looking after them.

“I’m so sorry I’m late,” Roxanne said apologetically, taking her children’s hands.

Unexpectedly, Pippa stepped slightly in front of them, offering an uneasy smile. “I’ll help watch them a little longer. The head of kindergarten wants to speak with you. He’s in his office.”

Roxanne, unsure what was happening, went upstairs and knocked. The head of kindergarten’s expression seemed suspicious.

“Pippa said you wanted to talk to me. What’s wrong?” Roxanne asked.

The head of kindergarten smiled stiffly. “The problem is, I’ve been observing your children for the past two days, and I don’t believe they’re suitable for our kindergarten. Perhaps you should consider another school.”

Roxanne's jaw dropped. He wanted to expel Archie and Benny!

She frowned, maintaining her composure. “Did they misbehave? If so, I’ll certainly discipline them at home. Please don’t worry. I promise they won’t—”

The head of kindergarten interrupted abruptly. “They’ve been fine. However, I’d prefer they not remain here. Of course, I’ll refund your fees.”

Roxanne felt something was amiss. “It’s not about the money. Since my children are doing well, why are you expelling them? I need a reason I can explain to them.”

The head of kindergarten frowned. “There is no other reason.” He felt a pang of guilt. The children were exceptionally well-behaved, acting like small adults, even helping the teacher with other children. The kindergarten had no reason to expel them. He was acting under orders from a benefactor and couldn't refuse. He avoided eye contact.

Roxanne controlled her anger, attempting to reason with him. “I entrusted my children to your care, and you’re deeply disappointing me. How can you expel them for no reason? I can report this to the Ministry of Education.”

He felt the guilt gnawing at him but replied, “Go ahead. I won’t change my mind.” The Pearson and Farwell families supported the kindergarten; the Ministry likely couldn't touch him.

After scrutinizing him, Roxanne’s tone turned cold. “If this gets out, other parents will become suspicious. Even if the Ministry does nothing, you’ll lose students. That would be a problem, wouldn’t it?”

The head of kindergarten panicked, looking at her helplessly. “Ms. Jarvis, you can easily find another kindergarten. Why make my life difficult?”

Roxanne’s suspicion grew. Someone was clearly pulling the strings, someone powerful.

She relaxed slightly. “Okay, I’ll stop, but you must tell me who ordered this.”

The head of kindergarten fell silent, remembering Aubree’s words.

“Is it the Farwell Group?” Roxanne guessed.

He hesitated, then slowly nodded. Aubree was soon to be Mrs. Farwell; it wasn't a lie to say it was the Farwell family. He'd assumed Lucian was involved since she kept mentioning him.

Roxanne’s expression darkened. What did Lucian mean by all this?