The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 861 Daddy Is Lying

Soon, Lucian stopped his car in front of James' psychiatric clinic. As Lucian had made the call while he was on the way, James was already waiting at the door.

After getting out of the car, Lucian walked over to the other side to carry Estella, who was still crying. Upon seeing his outstretched hands, she dodged to the side. "Let me do it," James offered as he stepped forward. He reached out to Estella and said gently, "Essie, good girl. Let me carry you."

Estella shook her head and choked out, "I want Ms. Jarvis..."

James couldn't help but frown in confusion and glance at Lucian.

Lucian had mentioned that Estella wouldn't stop crying on the phone earlier, but he did not get the chance to explain what had happened in detail.

Meeting James' eyes, Lucian furrowed his brows and said, "Let's talk inside."

to coax the girl again. "Ms. Jarvis will be here soon. Come

at James doubtfully for quite a while

face gave nothing away. After all, he was

in his expression, Estella finally stretched her arms toward him and allowed him to carry her out of the car.

and hid her face in James' chest. It was clear that she

darkened when he saw his daughter's attitude toward him. Nevertheless, he stayed quiet and

grew as he looked at the little girl

this was the first time she had shown

the world

holding Estella and signaled Lucian to take a

toned down to a

a look at her, James turned his gaze to Lucian. "So, tell me, what

a deep voice, he began, "It's because of me. She's been wanting to tell me something since last night, but I didn't communicate with her properly

avoid triggering Estella again, Lucian tried his best

and cried out, "Bad Daddy! Daddy is lying!" Then