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."

a nod before turning around to coax the girl again. "Ms. Jarvis will be here

doubtfully for quite a while

After all, he was a

in his expression, Estella finally stretched her arms toward him and allowed him to

face in James' chest. It was clear that

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

as he looked at

was the first

the world

while holding Estella and signaled Lucian

crying had toned down to a mild and quiet

look at her, James turned his gaze to

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

Estella again, Lucian tried

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