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.

her sleepy tone, Lucian apologized softly, "Did I

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

that? If it's not convenient for you, I can ask her

would use a negotiating

he heard her agree to it readily. Raising his eyebrows in surprise, he hummed in response and told her the estimated time that Estella would arrive before ending

bathroom. Hastily, her expression changed as she greeted him

smile at the girl. "Isn't that right, Essie?" Pursing her lips, Estella glanced at the woman before wordlessly running toward her father, hiding behind him while grabbing his

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

face briefly, it still made her tremble. She clenched her hand tightly to prevent herself from losing