Roxanne didn’t say a word at all. Lucian glanced at Clinton. “Pack your things and piss off!” There was an icy glint in his eyes..
Clinton didn’t dare argue. Narrowly avoiding prison had been mercy enough, so he promptly fled with his tail between his legs. Sonya skimmed the original report before raising her gaze to Roxanne.
“Roxanne-” Her tone changed. “It’s all my fault, and I apologize to your sons for being petty. Roxanne, tell Lucian I’ll promise to change and be better. I’m sorry…”
With Sonya’s character, she would never meet anyone halfway unless it was a last resort, but the thought of being banished to Epea for three to five years struck fear in her. Roxanne wore an implacable expression, her eyes cold. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Farwell. It’s not up to me.”
She decided she had had enough and walked out of the foyer with long strides. Elias stayed in the garden to water the plants, worry drawing his brows together.
“Please forgive me, Lucian. I was at fault, but I was only trying to do what was best for the Farwell family. My head wasn’t in the right place. I will make it up to the kids. I don’t want to go to a foreign country in Epea. How can you do that to me…”
Sonya was still trying to redeem herself and apologize, but Lucian was determined to leave. He led Roxanne away, leaving a lone figure in the foyer, and wailing tore through the air a moment later.
“I did it for the Farwell family! Do you not respect me, Roxanne? You’re not remarried yet, so I’m still your mother-in-law. What do you want from me, Roxanne?” The heart-wrenching cries were thick with resentment.
No matter what, Sonya was Elias’ wife for many years, and his face contorted with sadness when he heard her weeping. He had reminded her many times, but she was stubborn and deserved such fate, yet alas, he walked into the foyer.
Sonya sobbed while whining about how Roxanne didn’t step in for her. Lucian would definitely reverse his decision if she said something.
Elias saw how unrepentant his wife was and snarled, “You are solely to be blamed here. You have been blinded since the incident with Aubree and caused so much pain and misery for our children. Never once did you care about how Lucian felt. You want to be in control and make your own decisions. What was so wrong with Roxanne that you couldn’t accept her? She has never hurt you or Lucian. I’d say you should repent!”
Her tear-stained face jerked up, incredulity widening her eyes. “You’re telling me off and pointing out my mistakes. I know I made a mistake, but it’s not unsalvageable.” She hiccupped. A sharp stab of disappointment pierced Elias.
“It seems like you didn’t grasp the gravity of your mistake. You’re hurting the kids and denying their existence! Roxanne didn’t say a word today, but can you imagine what she’s going through? You have never liked her since the beginning. Serves you right!” He spat and turned to leave.
