Chapter 595
Lucian arrived at the Farwell residence with Estella. Since it was late, he sent her to bed. “Daddy,” she said as he rose to leave.
Lucian stopped, turned, and sat beside Estella’s bed. “What’s wrong?”
She was sleepy but fought off drowsiness to look at him. “Does Ms. Jarvis like us?” She’d visited Roxanne with her father, and Roxanne hadn’t been unkind.
Lucian’s eyes darkened. He recalled Roxanne’s distant treatment before the children arrived.
“When will we meet Ms. Jarvis again?” Estella asked excitedly.
He paused, patting her head. “I’ve been busy. Once I’m free, I’ll take you to see her.” Roxanne was avoiding him, but he didn’t want to disappoint Estella, who clearly believed Roxanne had accepted them. She nodded obediently.
Lucian forced a smile. “You should rest. I’m leaving now.”
“Okay!” she agreed.
He left only after she was asleep. Her question lingered, a persistent ache in his head. He’d tried everything to bridge the gap with Roxanne, to no avail. His only success was keeping her in the country. Even tonight, she’d avoided him. Roxanne’s earlier questions still echoed in his ears. He’d asked himself why he hadn’t appreciated her six years ago, when she was deeply in love with him. It was too late to regret it. He pinched his eyebrows in frustration. What can I do to improve our relationship?
He lingered long at Estella’s door before descending the stairs. Catalina, doing chores downstairs, looked up in confusion. “Where are you going so late, Mr. Farwell?”
“Take care of Essie,” he replied, then left, his expression grim. Catalina watched him go, perplexed. The last time I saw him like this was when Mrs. Farwell left. What’s going on this time?
Outside, Lucian entered his car and called Jonathan.
Jonathan, preparing for bed, answered reluctantly, “What’s wrong? Why are you calling so late, Lucian?”
“Come have a drink,” Lucian replied tersely.
Jonathan hesitated. “I’m going to sleep. How about another day?”
Lucian ignored him. “I’ll wait at our usual spot.” He hung up.
Jonathan sighed. Oh no…