Twists and Tensions: Shadows of the Past

Roxanne sighed in secret relief when he finally let go of her hand. She leaped up as soon as she could place some distance between them. “Thank you, and sorry again for troubling you.” The man frowned slightly at her words but did not respond. Roxanne glanced at the mess on the kitchen floor and made to get up. “What are you doing?” The sullen voice sounded again. Roxanne froze. “The floor needs cleaning up,” she said. “The children might step on the shards.” Lucian’s scowl deepened. Despite this woman’s stellar credentials, she can’t even take care of herself! Roxanne grew anxious at the man’s gloomy expression, not knowing what she had done wrong this time. Could it be because of the trouble she had caused him earlier? After careful consideration, Roxanne was about to apologize when he spoke again. “You can’t get your bandage wet. Let me find you a housekeeper.” Without giving her a chance to respond, Lucian gave his assistant a call. After his dinner, Cayden was about to wash up and