Chapter 658

Roxanne chuckled at Madilyn's grumbling. Pulling the children into a hug, Madilyn sighed, "It's been a busy month, but I feel much better after seeing these two." She planted kisses on their cheeks, only to be met with disdainful shoves.

"Let's go out to play tomorrow! We haven't spent much time together since you returned. It's my day off; I can take you all out," Madilyn suggested expectantly.

The boys' eyes lit up. They immediately turned to Roxanne for her answer. Confronted by their expectant gazes, Roxanne felt conflicted. "I'm afraid tomorrow's a no-go."

Their faces fell. Madilyn stared at Roxanne with exaggerated concern. "Don't tell me you're working."

Roxanne shook her head. "No," she replied, leaving Madilyn even more confused. "Then what? Spit it out. We can tell each other anything."

Roxanne's expression shifted; she cast a troubled glance at the boys, who mirrored Madilyn's inquisitive look. Exasperated, Roxanne shook her head. She hadn't told them about the concert. Their expressions told her a flimsy excuse wouldn't work. She feared telling them about the concert with Lucian would be misunderstood by Madilyn.

Just then, the children guessed, "Mommy, are we going to a concert tomorrow?"

Roxanne froze, glancing at Madilyn's puzzled face. "A concert? Since when were you interested in those? Spill. Are you hiding something?"

Roxanne stammered, "N-No... I-It's just—"

The boys interrupted, looking seriously at Madilyn. "Aunt Madilyn, we're going to a concert with Mr. Farwell and Essie tomorrow. So we can't go with you. We'll hang out next week, okay?"

Roxanne sighed at their betrayal, averting her gaze guiltily.

"Mr. Farwell?" Madilyn's confusion turned to shock. "You mean Lucian Farwell?"

Roxanne remained silent, lips pursed. Madilyn's confused expression returned. "Lucian invited you to a concert? Is he... changing?"

Madilyn was well aware of the six-year-long drama between Roxanne and Lucian. She still couldn't forgive Lucian for his coldness six years prior. She'd expected them to be estranged upon Roxanne's return, but the drama continued, with Lucian seemingly initiating contact.

"What exactly is going on between you two?" Madilyn asked.

Roxanne's heart trembled. "I don't know what's on his mind, either."

Madilyn's heart ached at Roxanne's troubled expression.