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

and said, "I don't

promised Estella that she would

furrowed brows and corrected her, "Ms. Ward was right. You are my daughter. I have the right to know about your whereabouts at school. Besides, Catalina told me that you came back on your own.

uttered in a small voice, "Not on

had expected

patted her head and said, "I know. Ms. Jarvis must have sent you

expression on her

place?" Lucian asked softly. Of course, he already had an

her on, "Did

head and hurriedly explained,

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

the father and daughter duo for

help but feel that something was amiss. Ever since he met Archie and Benny, he could sense

toward him had reached