No matter how she thought about it, Aubree just couldn’t calm down.

It wasn’t until she gave Cory a call that she found out about Roxanne’s discharge from the hospital.

Without a doubt, the news further unsettled her.

After much contemplation, she steeled herself and gave Lucian a call.

However, she had to wait for a long while before she heard an answer in a frosty voice. “What is it?”

Despite gritting her teeth, she maintained a caring tone. “Lucian, I just received a call from Ms. Yaxley saying that Essie has missed school recently. Is she not feeling well?”

The moment she finished, Aubree felt her heart tense up as if she was afraid of hearing Lucian say that Estella was at Roxanne’s.

Furrowing his brows in brief silence, Lucian replied, “Essie is at my mom’s. You don’t have to bother. As for the teacher, just inform her that Essie is sick.”

didn’t plan on letting

certain of his feelings for Roxanne after

he felt the need to draw the line

the truth in his

was by her side. After all, it’s a great opportunity for me to bond with the little girl. Since that didn’t happen, I’m

conclusion, Aubree felt her heart sink. At the same time, she replied in a skeptical tone,

still have a meeting to attend. If

hung up on Aubree

tone,

Roxanne’s. I can’t think of any other reason Lucian would lie

sudden knock

stood up to get it

it was, she didn’t bother hiding

Why do

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