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.

sleepy tone, Lucian apologized softly, "Did I

sat up in bed. "It's okay. I should be waking up at this time, anyway. I think I overslept a little. Why are you calling me early

morning for that? If it's not

while, Lucian figured out her preferred way of interacting between the two of them. Therefore, he would use a negotiating tone whenever he spoke to her. Roxanne pondered for a while before agreeing. "Got it. I'll be

her agree to it readily. Raising his eyebrows in surprise, he hummed in response and told her the estimated time that

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

talk with her." Then, she flashed a fake smile

regarded his daughter's restless demeanor. He then glimpsed the woman

it still made her tremble. She clenched her hand tightly