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.

Frieda promptly swallowed her words and walked out with

other hand, said nothing

Frieda stood outside, dazed and

heard the commotion. By the time Lucian walked in, she had plastered a look

she still managed to keep her smile and quickly added, “Come on. Take a

stared her down. “Who told you to

as she

case, I figured you must’ve sent Essie to Ms. Jarvis. I was worried Mrs. Farwell might storm Ms. Jarvis’ place and overwhelm her. That’s why I decided to make

only wanted to take Essie home before Mrs. Farwell showed up. However, Ms. Jarvis ignored my pleas and attacked me without warning. Look at my arm!

as she spoke, Aubree stole glimpses

remained stern and cold. One thing was for sure—the atmosphere around him was growing increasingly tense by the

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