The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 748 Fake Smile

The next morning, Lucian heard a series of careful knocks on his door when he woke up. The only person who would do that was Estella.

As expected, he saw the girl standing in front of his bedroom with puppy dog eyes when he went to open the door. Upon seeing him, she greeted sweetly, "Good morning, Daddy!"

Nodding slightly, he patted her head. "What's the matter? Why did you wake up so early today?" After glancing at Aubree's room, she lifted her head and stared at her father. "I want to meet Ms. Jarvis! Take me to see her!"

The last thing she wanted was to spend time with Aubree, and even the mere thought of having breakfast with the woman filled her heart with disgust.

marred Lucian's face as he knew what the girl was thinking and understood her feelings. However, he needed to attend an important meeting that morning. He would be late if he

the house, but when he lowered his head, he saw a pleading look in her eyes. In the end, he couldn't bring himself to say

work today. So, you'll come with me to the company before I ask Mr. Lawson to take you there. Is that okay?"

stay with Aubree, she was still an obedient girl. So, she nodded when she heard her father had work-related matters to

the girl's head, Lucian turned around and

she waited at the door

excessive drinking last night, she

Lucian gave her last

might really be replaced by Roxanne. Even if he gives me the cold shoulder again, I

thought came into mind, she ignored her headache, swiftly freshened up, and prepared to

see him during the morning and night because he would spend the rest of the day in the company. That was why she couldn't miss out on any