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."

gave him a nod before turning around to coax the girl again. "Ms. Jarvis will be here soon. Come with me first and let's wait for her

doubtfully for quite a while upon hearing

face gave nothing away. After all, he was a

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

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

toward him. Nevertheless, he stayed quiet and followed James into the

as he looked at the little

this was the first time she had

the world

James sat down while holding Estella and signaled Lucian to

toned down to a mild and quiet

James turned his gaze to

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

tried his best

that, Estella got all worked up and cried out, "Bad