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.

incapable of typing, so her messages consisted mostly of voice notes without any special content. However, Estella always fulfilled Anne's wants. She would satisfy her with things that I

could understand how angry I was at the moment. Without thinking much, I used Anne's account to call Estella on

expected, she answered very quickly. Her voice was soft and gentle, carrying a hint of doting. "Anne, do you still want to chat with me for a little

greeted in a cold voice, without hiding

silence on the other side, and Estella's tone changed a lot. She answered respectfully

saw no reason to give her face anymore. I maintained a businesslike attitude and my tone was harsher. "I hope you understand that it is your

Roberts, you've misunderstood. I just think that Anne is lovely,

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, Hendrix

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