Chapter 665: Watch What You Say

Roxanne furrowed her brows. She was about to explain to Estella that matching outfits were for mothers and daughters when the employee interrupted.

“You have such a good eye, little girl! This set of matching dresses really suits you and your mommy!”

Roxanne was stunned. She glanced at Estella, then at the employee, wanting to deny it. To her surprise, before she could speak, Estella hugged her arm and sweetly called out, "Mommy!" Roxanne was momentarily speechless.

Estella, however, was brimming with anticipation. Daddy said he would make Ms. Jarvis her mommy. Calling her Mommy now should be fine!

Roxanne remained stunned for a moment. Recovering, she turned to Lucian, wondering how he would react. Lucian loved Essie dearly; her real mother must hold a significant place in his heart. He would likely correct Essie's mistake soon.

Lucian's brows furrowed upon meeting her gaze. After a silent pause, he approached Estella, his expression unreadable. “Watch what you say, Essie.”

Estella hadn't anticipated that her attempt to help her father win Roxanne's affection would result in a reprimand.

“No! I want Ms. Jarvis to be my mommy,” Estella mumbled aggrievedly, her eyes red, giving him an accusing look. “You said—”

Seeing he was about to be betrayed by his own daughter again, Lucian said in a deeper voice, “Don’t trouble Ms. Jarvis, Estella. If you like the dress, I can buy it for you.”

The employee, standing nearby, was surprised by the complexity of their relationship. “Sir, our clothes are sold in sets…”

Lucian glanced at Roxanne and said, “Then bag these two dresses.”

Estella understood; he would buy both dresses, but she would only wear the princess dress. This realization increased her anger and frustration. “No! I don’t want it anymore!” She wanted to wear the matching dress with Roxanne.

Lucian frowned, observing Estella's tantrum. The atmosphere between father and daughter grew tense.

Roxanne's heart ached, witnessing Estella's reddened eyes and Lucian's disciplinary approach. To comfort the girl, she leaned down, looked into her eyes, and asked, “You want me to wear the matching dresses with you, right, Essie?”

Estella sniffled and nodded vigorously.

Roxanne suppressed her own complex emotions and smiled. “Okay. Let’s go and try on the dresses.”

She then stood and took the dresses from the employee. Estella's eyes brightened. After glaring at her father, she took Roxanne’s hand and went into the fitting room.

After a while, they emerged, dressed in their new clothes. Roxanne led Estella to a mirror. The girl smiled at their reflection.