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Entwined Hearts: Unexpected Moments of Connection

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-17 06:10:38

Beside her, Lucian heard the boys’ voices faintly and placed his work aside. He looked at her and was about to ask whether she had to head home to take care of them, but the sight of her tender

expression made him change his mind.

“Who normally takes care of the boys when you’re busy? Do they stay at home? Or do you hire someone to take care of them?” he asked.

Roxanne told him, “My friend helps out. Now, Lysa will take care of them.”

Lucian asked, “Was it the same when you were working overseas?”

Despite not knowing why he posed that question, Roxanne answered instinctively, “I’d hire someone to take care of them or bring them to my workplace. My colleagues loved them.”

Right after those words left her mouth, the living room went silent again.

Roxanne lowered her gaze to check on the little girl’s condition.

“They’re older now and easier to take care of. It must have been hard when they were younger,” Lucian said suddenly. His gaze fell on her as he pretended to ask nonchalantly, “Ho
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