Unspoken Bonds: A Mother's Heartache

In the end, Lucian had no answers to Benny’s questions. In fact, he was intrigued about the actual genesis of the questions.

Subsequently, the tension at the table intensified with no one saying another word until dinner was over.

When Estella, who didn’t speak anyway, saw the somber mood the brothers were in, she felt equally glum.

As the only adult at the table, Lucian tried to liven up the atmosphere with new topics but failed when the brothers just refused to talk.

Once dinner was over, he sent the children back to Roxanne’s house.

As Roxanne wasn’t back yet, Catalina, who was feeling worried, was relieved to see Lucian and the children.

Instead of leaving right away, Lucian stayed to make small talk with Catalina while watching the children play in the living room.

It wasn’t until around eight o’clock that Roxanne finally returned from work.

However, the children only threw her a glance and didn’t rush to welcome her like they usually did.

From their response, Roxanne could sense