Chapter 1121

Aubree followed Estella closely into the room. Hesitantly, she muttered, “Lucian…”

She felt somewhat guilty when she noticed the young girl fuming at Lucian.

At the same time, she was relieved that Estella had not said a word to her father.

Lucian nodded at Aubree and said, “Sorry for troubling you to look after Essie.”

Aubree was delighted by his words. She sputtered, “Not at all. I’m happy to do this. Essie’s a lovely girl.”

As for how she upset Estella in the car earlier, Aubree decided to sweep things under the rug if the young girl kept things to herself.

“Dinner’s ready. Why don’t you eat with us?” Lucian offered.

Aubree was over the moon. “Sure.”

They entered the dining room one after another.

Catalina had already set the table for three.

Aubree said, “I’ll go get Essie.”

Despite her suggestion, she was not confident about coaxing Estella downstairs.

After all, the young girl was put out because of Aubree, and she might not listen to her instructions.

If she throws a tantrum in front of Lucian…

Amid her distress, Lucian piped up, “It’s fine. She might be angry at me. She still doesn’t like her new kindergarten. Let her calm down on her own.”

Lucian picked up his cutlery and began eating.

gradually eased. Still,

herself. If she doesn’t want to come downstairs, Catalina, could

Catalina’s turn to stiffen in shock. She was pleasantly surprised at Aubree’s

brought the food

was absolutely stifling, yet Aubree quietly ate

Lucian’s voice suddenly

a beat. Elation

always been the one scrambling to find a topic of

the lead and even asked

I think it

possibility filled her with hope, though Aubree

well. It’s just that

He even kicked me out of the house. And he still hasn’t let go of

carefully observed Lucian’s expression.

noticed his brows creasing slightly, and she inadvertently

obvious enough with my hint. I wonder how he’ll reply

and he immediately knew this was Aubree’s roundabout way of asking

him to clear things up

But…

up his mind to go along with the engagement, he still felt irritated

annoyance. In a low voice, he replied, “If you’re free, help me arrange a meal with your parents. I haven’t

that remark

agreed happily to his request. “Of course. I’ll tell them about it

appeared in the dining room, not even after Lucian and Aubree had finished their dinner

to throw a wrench in her plans, not after she had worked so hard to

dinner, she offered, “Til head

indifferently in

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