Chapter 336: A Decisive Decision
Facing Sonya's condescending attitude, Roxanne accepted that Sonya's prejudice was insurmountable. Furthermore, it was inconsequential; their connection was severed.
Roxanne calmed herself and replied calmly, "Mrs. Farwell, don't worry. Not everyone is interested in your son, and I certainly am not. My interaction with you was solely due to Essie. Now that your position is clear, I will maintain my distance from Mr. Farwell."
Regarding Aubree's injury, Roxanne saw no way to prove her innocence and chose not to pursue the matter.
Sonya scrutinized Roxanne, assessing her veracity. After a moment, she pursed her lips coldly. "Good. Remember what you said."
Roxanne nodded slightly. "If there's nothing else, I'm leaving. The coffee's on me."
Roxanne rose to leave before Sonya could respond. As she stood, she saw Lucian outside. She hadn't noticed his arrival or understood his reason for being there, only noting his serious expression.
Their eyes met, and Roxanne felt a pang in her heart. Quickly suppressing her unease, she met his gaze and greeted him distantly, "Mr. Farwell."
Lucian's brow furrowed as he intently watched Roxanne's apathetic expression. His subordinate had informed him that morning of his mother's meeting with Roxanne at a cafรฉ.
Knowing about the previous day's events, he'd anticipated a confrontation. He'd immediately rushed over. However, he hadn't expected Roxanne's cutting words: "Not everyone is interested in your son, and I certainly am not."
Those words echoed in his mind, feeling like a mockery. Six years ago, he had been everything to her. Now, she could say that so casually.
Staring at Roxanne's distant demeanor, Lucian swallowed hard. "What did you mean by that?"
Glancing at Sonya, Roxanne offered a flat smile. "I don't know what you've heard, but I spoke the truth. You're intelligent; you understand. Let's avoid further interaction."
Roxanne nodded at them both and started to leave. As she passed Lucian, he grabbed her wrist. Roxanne frowned and warned, in a low voice, "Let go of me!"
Lucian stared at her, his aura intimidating. Roxanne glared back, teeth clenched. He tightened his grip momentarily, then slowly released her.
The determination in her eyes told him his words would be futile.
Roxanne paid the bill and left without looking back.
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