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.”

that, Lucian picked up his

in her heart gradually eased. Still, she did not forget to put on

still so young. She shouldn’t be starving herself. If she doesn’t want to come downstairs, Catalina, could you

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

collected herself and began filling a new plate with some food. Then, she brought the food upstairs to Estella, leaving Lucian and Aubree alone in the dining room.

quietly ate her dinner, as she dared not utter a

no idea how much time had passed before Lucian’s voice suddenly

Elation bloomed

to

Lucian took the lead and even asked after her

what I think

with hope, though Aubree suppressed her excitement and feigned

just that

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.

she spoke, Aubree carefully observed Lucian’s

she inadvertently tensed as she awaited

be obvious enough with my hint.

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

was also a thinly veiled request for him to clear things up

But…

his mind to go along with the engagement, he

you’re free, help me arrange

remark answered Aubree’s

expected, Aubree agreed happily to his request. “Of course.

not even after

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

offered, “Til head upstairs

indifferently

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