The two women in the ward seemed to have heard the noise outside and quickly quietened down.

Seconds later, Frieda got up and opened the door.

Upon seeing the men, she panicked so much that she had to clench her fists tight to calm herself down.

“Lucian, have you come to visit Aubree? Her injuries are pretty bad. I blame—”

Unfortunately, before she could finish her sentence, Jonathan interrupted, “Shut up! This is for Lucian and Aubree to discuss between themselves. I want you to come here right now!”

Stunned by her brother’s sudden outburst, Frieda glared at him and was about to retort when she saw Lucian’s cold-eyed stare.

swallowed her

other hand, said nothing

stood outside, dazed and frozen from Lucian’s

Aubree wiped her scowl away and recomposed herself as soon as she heard the commotion. By the time Lucian walked in, she had plastered a look of surprise and hurt on her face. “Lucian, what brings you

of Lucian’s expression, she still managed to keep her smile and quickly added, “Come on.

by the bed and stared her down.

flashed across Aubree’s eyes as she calmly

at Mrs. Farwell’s, so I swung by to visit her. However, when I was told that wasn’t the case, I figured you must’ve sent Essie to Ms. Jarvis. I was worried Mrs. Farwell might storm Ms. Jarvis’

reasonable. After all, I only wanted to take Essie home before Mrs. Farwell showed up. However, Ms. Jarvis ignored my pleas and attacked me without warning. Look

Aubree stole glimpses of Lucian to gauge

miserable she made herself seem, the man remained stern and cold. One thing was for sure—the

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