Mission To Remarry

Chapter 267

“Why are you here?” Lucian questioned expressionlessly after pulling Aubree to the edge of the planting site.

Upon hearing that, Aubree gazed at the little girl in her embrace with concern. “I was worried about Essie, so I came over to check on things. Don’t worry. I won’t make things difficult for all of you.”

As soon as she said that, Lucian’s stern voice rang out again. “Well, you’ve seen everything now. Essie’s adapting well. If there’s nothing else, you may leave.”

Aubree’s expression stiffened. “Lucian, I traveled all the way here. Surely you won’t let me go back just like that without a meal?”

With that, she hung her head guiltily and mumbled, “I know. You still blame me for hurting Essie last time, but I swear I didn’t do it on purpose. I’ve been regarding Essie as my own for so many

years. How would I bear to harm her? Besides, you’ve already punished me for that, and I know what I’ve done wrong. Please, just forgive me, will you?”

mention of the incident when she had harmed Estella, Lucian said frostily, The person you should be apologizing to

Estella, who was

not break free because she was not strong

her grip, Estella quickly pulled out her arms from Aubree’s embrace and reached out to

and pulled her into his

don’t have ill intentions toward her.” Aubree pretended

she was asking if

course, Lucian understood what she was implying. With a mysterious smile, he replaced his frosty expression with a calm look and said, “It’s time for lunch. You

of disappointment flashed in Aubree’s eyes when she did not get the answer she wanted. Even so,

lunchtime. Lucian took Estella to the cafeteria

In no time, she was

to return to Lucian’s side, but