The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 352 Aversion

Noticing that her father had given her no response, Estella pushed her plate forward and egged Lucian on.

Lucian finally snapped out of his surprise and put some veggies on Estella's plate.

She lowered her head and started to eat. Her appetite was obviously much better than before.

Estella finished her dinner and wiped her mouth clean before heading upstairs. Lucian called out her name, stopping Estella in her tracks. "Essie."

Estella stopped and turned around to look at Lucian in a puzzled manner.

Lucian met her gaze and could no longer restrain himself as he asked, "Did you go to Ms. Jarvis' place today?"

The little girl's lips pursed into a hard line after listening to her father. Then, she lowered her head and appeared reluctant to divulge anything to Lucian.

seat and walked over to Estella's side. Lucian carried her to

and said, "I don't

promised Estella that she would not

know about your whereabouts at school. Besides, Catalina told me that you came back on your own. I was

guilty and uttered in a small voice, "Not

expected

head and said, "I know. Ms. Jarvis must have

on her face eased

Ms. Jarvis' place?" Lucian asked softly. Of course, he already had an answer. However, he would not deign to admit it to himself. Estella merely shook her

on,

her head and hurriedly

Ms. Jarvis?" Lucian asked. Estella, who would hardly speak to him, jumped to defend Roxanne. Lucian could not help but feel defeated. Estella lowered her

between the father and daughter duo for

was amiss. Ever since he met Archie and Benny, he could sense that the two were

their aversion toward