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 her loving

she doesn’t want to come downstairs, Catalina, could

stiffen in shock.

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

yet Aubree quietly ate her dinner, as she dared not utter

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

beat. Elation bloomed in her

always been the one scrambling to find

the lead and even asked

what I think

filled her with hope, though Aubree suppressed her

well. It’s just that my dad, well…”

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

she spoke, Aubree carefully observed Lucian’s expression.

brows creasing slightly, and she inadvertently tensed as she awaited

with my hint. I wonder how he’ll

and he immediately knew this was Aubree’s roundabout way

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

But…

along with the engagement, he still felt irritated when Aubree brought the topic

long time to suppress his annoyance. In a low voice, he replied, “If you’re free, help me arrange a meal with your parents. I haven’t

way, that remark answered Aubree’s

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

room, not even after

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

dinner, she offered, “Til head

nodded indifferently in response.

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