Chapter 99
Mission To Remarry
Mission To Remarry Chapter 99 Roxanne was indeed knackered. Usually, she was a light sleeper. However, she slept so soundly that night and didnât even realize that she was being brought upstairs to the guest room.
Lucian came to a stop beside the bed and placed her down. He made sure her head was resting on the pillow before he got to his feet.
Behind them, Catalinaâs grin widened when she saw how Lucian took care of Roxanne. She put Estella beside Roxanne and tucked them in before stepping back.
As Lucian was still gazing at Roxanne, she offered, âMr. Farwell, why donât you get some rest? Iâll keep them company. You have to head to the office tomorrow, right?â
Lucian shook his head. âNo need for that. Iâm not tired. Essieâs sick, so Iâll take care of her myself. You can get off work now.â
Catalina was amused. Heâs worried about Ms. Estella? But his eyes are fixed on Ms. Jarvis! Hmm, it should be a good idea to leave them alone. They can spend some time together and hopefully grow closer as a family.
With that thought in mind, Catalina left the room quietly.
The only light source in the room came from a dim night lamp.
Under the light, Lucian observed Roxanneâs features without a word.
She still had the same gorgeous face from six years ago, but when her eyes were open, she would be a completely different person.
In fact, he found himself attracted to her now when he wasnât interested in her in the past, I wonder how she spent the last six years.
A while later, Roxanneâs brows furrowed all of a sudden.
Lucian frowned as well. Is she having a nightmare? What could it be? She seems uneasy even when sheâs asleep.
In a dream, Roxanne was back to the day when Lucian shot her a disgusted look.
He didnât even utter a word, but Roxanne could already tell what he was going to say. She staggered backward and covered her ears so she wouldnât hear what he had to say.
Even so, the manâs cruel words resonated in her brain, âIâll never like you!â
That sentence reverberated around and refused to die down.
Feeling suffocated, Roxanne struggled for some time before jolting awake.
Her surroundings were dark, so it felt like she was still in a dream.
Roxanneâs heart sank to her stomach.
âWhatâs wrong? Did you have a nightmare?â Lucianâs deep voice rang beside her.
His voice overlapped with the voice she heard in her dream.
Roxanneâs heart lurched as she lifted her head to look at him.
The man stood in the shadows, so his expression wasnât visible. When she didnât reply to him, he frowned and took another step forward.
Roxanne thought she was still in her dreams and panicked when he moved. Instinctively, she held the corner of the bed and retreated hastily.
Lucian halted in his tracks and softened his voice. âWhat did you dream of?â
After he stepped out of the shadows, Roxanne saw the concern on his face.
It took a few seconds for Roxanne to realize that she was no longer dreaming. She regained her composure and replied calmly, âNothing. It was just a nightmare.â
She turned and saw Estella sleeping soundly beside her. Reaching out, she felt the little girlâs forehead.
Estellaâs fever had subsided by now, so she should be doing fine by morning.
Roxanne retracted her hand and got out of bed. After tidying herself, she said softly, âEssie will recover by morning, but make sure she doesnât catch a cold. I should head back nowâ
When she spun on her heels to leave, a large hand grabbed her wrist at once.