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.

by her sleepy tone, Lucian apologized softly, "Did

bed. "It's okay. I should be waking up at this time, anyway. I

your place. Do you have time during the morning for that? If

use a negotiating tone

readily. Raising his eyebrows in surprise, he hummed in response and told her the estimated time that Estella would arrive before ending the call. After hanging up, Lucian stepped out of the bathroom and glanced at his daughter, who was still at the

to see Lucian emerging from the bathroom. Hastily, her expression changed as she greeted him guiltily, "Lucian." The moment he saw her, he remembered how she pestered him last night. With a cold

so I thought I should come over and talk with her." Then, she flashed a fake smile at the girl. "Isn't that right, Essie?" Pursing her

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

swept past Aubree's face briefly, it still made her tremble.