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.

a chill run down her spine, Frieda promptly swallowed her words and walked out with

on the other hand, said

dazed and frozen from

as she heard the commotion. By the time Lucian walked in,

Lucian’s expression, she still managed

the bed and stared her

flashed across Aubree’s eyes as she calmly shared

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’ place and overwhelm her. That’s why I

and 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 at my arm! It’s so severely injured that I still can’t move it… Have I

she spoke, Aubree stole glimpses of

matter how miserable she made herself seem, the man remained stern and cold. One thing was for sure—the atmosphere around him was growing increasingly

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