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."

again. "Ms. Jarvis will

stared at James doubtfully for quite a while upon hearing

away. After all, he

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

her father standing beside them, she whimpered and hid her face in James' chest. It was clear that she did not

saw his daughter's attitude toward him. Nevertheless, he stayed quiet and followed James into the

he looked at

a similar behavior before, but this was the first time

in the world

at the treatment room, James sat down while holding Estella and signaled Lucian to take a seat across from

crying had toned down to a mild and quiet

turned his gaze to Lucian. "So, tell me, what

rubbed his temples. With 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 because I was preoccupied with work. Earlier, she mentioned visiting the two kids, but I said no.

Estella again, Lucian tried

Estella got all worked up and cried out, "Bad Daddy! Daddy is lying!" Then she