Chapter 1336

Archie and Benny chuckled, delighted as public opinion swung in their mother's favor. Estella woke, rubbing her eyes groggily. "Archie, Benny, what are you doing?"

The boys instantly closed their laptop at the sound of her voice. Shaking their heads in unison, they replied, "Nothing. We're just browsing the stock market." They chose to manage the online situation themselves; Estella needn't be involved.

Estella, however, sensed something was amiss as she studied them. Still drowsy, nothing concrete formed in her mind. She gathered her thoughts before rising to wash.

Archie and Benny wanted to continue monitoring the online discussion, but Roxanne called them down for breakfast. After Estella finished washing, they stowed their laptop and joined the family.

Roxanne noticed her sons' high spirits. "What's the occasion?" she asked.

Archie and Benny exchanged glances. "Nothing special. We're just glad to have our sister back."

Estella nodded enthusiastically. "I'm very happy too!"

Roxanne, her heart warmed by their smiles, didn't press further. Scooping food onto their plates, she announced, "I'll take you out for some fun after breakfast, okay?" It had been a while since the last incident; besides, she'd found her little darling.

Taking Archie and Benny out had always been tinged with the memory of her lost child. But now, her dream of a complete family was realized.

The kids were overjoyed. "Okay!" they shouted. Roxanne smiled; their happiness was infectious.

Meanwhile, Aubree, having bribed her way into a public relations firm, was disseminating information about Roxanne online, dramatically shifting public perception once more.

One post read: "His original spouse? You mean Roxanne Jarvis? Haven't you read the news? Her institute joined the Damarises' project because of her relationship with Jack Damaris. Women like her can't be trusted."

Another commented: "Pictures of Roxanne and Jack having dinner are still online. They haven't clarified anything. She's just another medical industry… well, you know."

Posts defaming Roxanne proliferated, yet others remained steadfast in their belief that the scandal was mere speculation, Lucian's broken engagement speaking volumes.

Soon, however, another scandal ignited online. Netizens debated anew. One post stated: "Rumors say Roxanne has two children, around four or five. It's only been six years since she left the Farwells. Who fathered them? Could it be Mr. Farwell?"

Another replied: "That's an understatement. Roxanne left of her own accord. Maybe she left because she was pregnant and worried about explaining it. Now her children are older, she's probably back for the Farwells' wealth."

A third commenter agreed: "Entirely possible. She must be cunning if that's true. Maybe she even manipulated Mr. Farwell into breaking his engagement with Ms. Pearson."

The revelation of Roxanne's mysterious children caused a significant shift in public opinion, turning many against her.