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.”

his cutlery and

though the tension in her heart gradually eased.

want to come downstairs, Catalina, could you put together a

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

filling a new plate with some food. Then, she brought

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

before Lucian’s voice suddenly rang

beat. Elation bloomed in her

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

Lucian took the lead and even

what I think it

though Aubree suppressed her excitement

well. It’s just that my dad,

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 simply

carefully observed

slightly, and she inadvertently tensed as she awaited

can’t be obvious enough with my hint. I wonder how he’ll reply

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

him to clear things up with her

But…

engagement, he still felt irritated when

“If you’re free, help me arrange

that remark answered Aubree’s

expected, Aubree agreed happily to his request. “Of course. I’ll tell

room, not even after Lucian

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

head upstairs and

indifferently in response.

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