Chapter 1442

"How are things there? I'm so sorry for what happened. I acted without thinking of the consequences," Lucian apologized the moment Roxanne answered.

The children leaned against her thighs, watching expectantly. Roxanne patted their heads and went to the kitchen, wanting privacy. They wisely remained where they were.

Finding a quiet corner, she whispered, "I know you did it to protect us, but that announcement was rather sudden. Besides, Archie and Benny—"

Lucian interrupted, "It was my idea. Archie and Benny will be my children eventually, so I figured I'd grant them that identity now." He'd anticipated the gossip that would follow Roxanne marrying into the Farwell family with them. No one would dare investigate the Farwells, so he'd preemptively announced their adoption.

Roxanne hesitated. Before she could respond, Lucian asked, "Are the kids scared?"

She nodded. "It's their first experience with this. I told them to stay inside. Those journalists wouldn't dare force their way in. As long as we stay put, they can't do anything."

"I caused this, so I'll find a solution," Lucian said after a pause, his self-blame evident.

Roxanne comforted him, "I know you meant well. We'll be fine indoors, so don't worry. Things will only worsen if Farwell Group makes another move. I'll try to handle this."

From the background, Madilyn shouted, "Hang in there, Roxanne! I'll come save you!"

Roxanne froze. "Madilyn? What are you…" She wondered what Madilyn was doing with Lucian.

Lucian glanced at Madilyn, who stood beside him. "She barged into my office demanding an explanation." The way he phrased it made Roxanne feel he was tattling.

She spoke gently, as if soothing an upset child, "Madilyn's a little hot-headed. Don't take her words to heart. She's just worried about me and the boys."

Lucian remained silent.

Madilyn exclaimed, slamming her fist into her palm, "Oh, I have an idea!" She grabbed the phone. "Hang in there, Roxanne! I'll pick you up now, so stay put!"

She hung up before Roxanne could reply, much to Lucian's displeasure. His expression grew colder. Even Cayden looked nervous. Had Ms. Xander just ended the call without permission? He hoped she had a good plan.

Ignoring their reactions, Madilyn, confident in her idea, began to explain her plan.