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Schoolyard Encounters: Unspoken Concerns and Farewells

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-04 01:06:17

After finishing breakfast with mixed feelings, Roxanne led Estella out of the dining room.

She had barely stepped out when she noticed the prevailing tension in the living room.

The brothers were kneeling on the couch with stern looks on their faces, keeping a close eye on Lucian who was standing at the side as if he had gravely offended them.

When she saw the boys’ expressions, Roxanne couldn’t help frowning.

She had a*sumed that they resented Lucian because of her.

However, she recalled that they had been fine with him the very first time all of them met.

As of then, her only goal was to stay away from Lucian, but the brothers seemed to be holding a grudge against him.

No matter how hard she tried, Roxanne couldn’t figure out the reason why.

When the brothers saw Roxanne leading Estella out, they shifted their gazes away from Lucian and welcomed the two with vibrant smiles. “Mommy!”

Setting her thoughts aside, Roxanne reciprocated with a grin of her own.

Archie and Benny gave Estell
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