When they arrived at the mansion, Lucian spoke as Roxanne was helping Madilyn from the car.

“If you’re worried about your children, why would you go to a place like that?”

Roxanne saw Lucian’s frosty expression in the rearview mirror. Pausing, she replied, “Mr. Farwell, you made the bar sound shady. Weren’t you there too?”

“Unlike you, I was there on business. Ms. Jarvis, you had many men with you earlier,” Lucian retorted.

Roxanne frowned at his jibe, recalling his words at the bar: “Ms. Jarvis, with two children, I advise you to clean up your act. Even if you don’t care about your reputation, think about your boys. What will they think if they knew their mother frequented that kind of place and chatted with random men?” he’d added slyly.

This wasn’t their first such conversation. Roxanne, perhaps because of the wine, couldn’t contain her anger. “Mr. Farwell, aren’t you being nosy, meddling in my private life? So what if I have two children? I’m single. What’s wrong with having a drink with another man? We’re all adults,” she retorted.

Lucian’s frown deepened as he sensed her anger. He wanted to retort but remained silent. He acknowledged that, despite her children, Roxanne was single, and their relationship didn't give him the right to interfere. Still, he was angry seeing her with another man.

After a pause, Lucian asked, “Are you planning to find a father for Archie and Benny in a place like that? Do you think you can find a reliable man there?”

Roxanne chuckled. “I’ll know if a man is reliable once we get to know each other. Of course, I can’t find out if you keep interrupting us. Mr. Farwell, if you’re so worried, why don’t you introduce someone to me?”

“Roxanne!” Lucian’s anger flashed.

Roxanne looked away, disappointed. “Mr. Farwell, since you won’t, mind your own business.”

She opened the car door and helped Madilyn out. Through the rearview mirror, Lucian saw Roxanne struggling to help Madilyn. Frowning, he exited the car to assist.

Sensing his intention, Roxanne stepped aside, saying indifferently, “Mr. Farwell, you’re right that people should be careful choosing partners. I’m not interested in a married man. Since you have a fiancée, keep your distance.”

Lucian’s expression changed.

Roxanne continued coldly, “Mr. Farwell, if Ms. Pearson and Estella misunderstand, it could ruin your family’s happiness. I don’t want to be involved again.” Aubree had labeled Roxanne a homewrecker six years prior, so she wanted to avoid a repeat.

Lucian’s expression darkened, the atmosphere tense. Nevertheless, Roxanne helped Madilyn inside, ignoring him.

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