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.”

picked up his cutlery and began eating.

tracks, though the tension in her heart gradually eased. Still, she did not forget to put

starving herself. If she doesn’t want to come downstairs, Catalina, could you put together

it was Catalina’s turn to stiffen in shock. She

quickly collected herself and began filling a new plate with some food. Then, she brought the food upstairs to Estella, leaving Lucian

room. It was absolutely stifling, yet Aubree quietly ate her dinner, as she dared not utter a single word.

time had passed before Lucian’s voice suddenly rang out. “How are Mr. and

heart skipped a beat. Elation bloomed in her chest.

had always been the one scrambling to find a topic of conversation between herself and Lucian.

lead and even asked

what I think it

possibility filled her with hope, though Aubree suppressed

been well. It’s just that

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

spoke, Aubree carefully

his brows creasing slightly, and she inadvertently tensed as she

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

was not a fool, and he immediately knew this was Aubree’s roundabout way of asking

request for him to clear things up with

But…

making up his mind to go along with the engagement, he still felt irritated when Aubree brought the topic up.

voice, he replied, “If you’re free, help me arrange a meal with your parents. I haven’t met them in a while.”

a way, that remark answered

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

not even after Lucian and

after she had worked

“Til head upstairs

nodded indifferently in

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