Anne lowered her head and grabbed the quilt. Her mouth was pouting and her little face was blanched. She was unwilling to speak. It seemed that Estella had gotten along well with her. Children did not understand who was good or bad. As long as they liked something, they would protect it.

I pursed my lips and reached out to hold her small hand, stroking it carefully. 'Anne, I also wish for more people to treat you well, but we are the closest to each other. Shouldn't there be no secrets? I promise that I won't be angry, okay?"

Anne pursed her lips together and then told the truth.

When Hendrix had me under house arrest, he'd once brought Anne to Roberts Group. The company was expanding at the time, and everyone was busy. Only Estella, who was the former receptionist, had nothing to do, so the task of taking care of Anne had naturally fallen on her. Estella was very good at pleasing children. With just two lollipops during one morning, she had taught Anne how to use WhatsApp. She'd even helped Anne make a new account and password. It was not surprising that I hadn't found

Estella's contact in the previous account.

consisted mostly of voice notes without any special content. However, Estella always fulfilled Anne's wants. She would satisfy her with things that I did not agree upon. Using desserts for example, in the past half month, Estella had secretly sent them to Anne no less than five

how angry I was at the moment. Without

was soft and gentle, carrying a hint of doting.

a

of silence on the other side, and Estella's tone changed a lot. She answered respectfully and conscientiously, "Mrs. Roberts, it's already

harsher. "I hope you understand that it is your job to handle Hendrix's company's businesses. I don't want anyone to disturb Anne

and explained in a sad tone, "Mrs. Roberts, you've misunderstood. I just think that Anne is lovely, and want to dote on

dote on." I didn't give her a chance to finish. "Shouldn't you? I remember that Vincent had been waiting for you. If you change your mind, and want to get married and start your own business,

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