The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 749 Fear

When Aubree revealed her true colors and put on a frightening expression, Estella jumped in fear and wanted to go to Lucian. However, her wrist was grabbed by Aubree, and she couldn't break free. Staring coldly at the girl, Aubree uttered, "If you don't want to suffer, you better obey me! Don't piss me off, do you understand?" Inside the bathroom, Lucian was taking a shower when he called Roxanne. He knew how much of a workaholic she was, so he was worried Roxanne might not be there when Cayden sent Estella over. The little girl would throw a temper tantrum if she didn't get to see Roxanne. That was why he was calling her, to make sure she was around.

Thankfully, she picked up the call rather quickly. "What's the matter, Lucian?" Roxanne sounded groggy. She might have just woken up, or she was woken up by the call.

tone, Lucian apologized softly, "Did

should be waking up at this time, anyway. I

during the morning for that? If it's not convenient for

he would use a negotiating tone whenever he spoke to her. Roxanne pondered for

he hummed in response and told her the estimated time that Estella would arrive before ending the

was shocked to see Lucian emerging from the bathroom. Hastily, her expression changed as she greeted him guiltily, "Lucian." The moment he saw

flashed a fake smile at the girl. "Isn't that right, Essie?" Pursing her lips, Estella glanced at the woman before wordlessly running toward her

daughter's

though his gaze merely swept past Aubree's face briefly, it still made her tremble. She clenched her hand tightly to prevent herself from