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.”

up his cutlery and began

gradually eased. Still, she did not forget

She shouldn’t be starving herself. If she doesn’t want to come downstairs, Catalina, could you put together a plate and bring it

turn to stiffen in shock. She

new plate with some food. Then, she brought the food upstairs to Estella, leaving Lucian

over the room. It was absolutely stifling, yet Aubree quietly ate her dinner, as

before Lucian’s voice suddenly rang out. “How

skipped a beat. Elation bloomed

been the one scrambling to find a topic of conversation between herself

the lead and

I think

Aubree suppressed her

just that

she trailed off and smiled wryly at Lucian before continuing, “You probably know how he had a huge argument with me after the whole issue with our engagement. He even kicked me out of the house. And he still hasn’t let go of the topic after all this time. I’ve told him that you won’t break off our engagement anymore, but he

carefully observed Lucian’s expression.

she inadvertently tensed as she

hint.

immediately knew this was Aubree’s roundabout way of asking about their

him to

But…

mind to go along with the engagement, he still felt

voice, he replied, “If you’re free, help me arrange a meal

a way, that remark answered

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

the dining room, not even after

in her plans, not after she had worked so hard to draw a promise out

she offered, “Til head upstairs and check

nodded indifferently in

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