Unexpected Connections

Lucian scoffed internally at the thought of how she had escaped his previous antics. “What do you want?” he asked in the same frigid tone the woman used. Roxanne glanced at the little girl beside her. What’s with that tone? I would’ve hung up right away if it weren’t for the child! “Essie came looking for me first thing in the morning. Come and get her if you’re free. Or you can tell me your address, and I’ll take her there.” Upon hearing that, Lucian furrowed his brows slightly. “Give me your address.” “32, Durwest Garden.” The man hung up right after that. Roxanne breathed an internal sigh of relief as she watched her screen turn black. She turned toward the little girl standing beside her, saying, “Your daddy’s coming over to pick you up. Be a good girl and go home with him, okay?” Estella nodded but secretly began pondering over her next move. She had finally gotten the chance to be with this pretty lady and didn’t want to have to leave so soon. But Daddy’s on his way here. What sh