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 on

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

turn to stiffen in shock. She was pleasantly surprised at

with some food. Then, she brought the food

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

before Lucian’s voice suddenly rang out. “How are Mr.

beat. Elation bloomed

past, she had always been the one scrambling to

lead and even asked after her parents.

what I think it is?

with hope, though Aubree suppressed

been well. It’s just that

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

Aubree carefully observed Lucian’s

brows creasing slightly, and she

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

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

request for him to clear things

But…

making up his mind to go along with the engagement, he

his annoyance. In a low voice, he replied, “If you’re free, help me arrange a meal with your

that remark answered

happily to his request. “Of course.

dining room, not even after

would not allow the young girl to throw a wrench in her plans, not after

“Til head upstairs and check

nodded indifferently in

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