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 soon. Come with me first and let's wait for her inside,

doubtfully for quite a

face gave nothing away. After all, he

no flaws in his expression, Estella finally stretched her arms toward him and allowed him to carry her out of the car. All the

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

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

confusion grew as he looked at the little

this was the first time she

the

sat down while holding Estella and signaled Lucian to

had toned down to a mild and

her, James turned his gaze

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

tried his best not

cried out, "Bad Daddy! Daddy is lying!" Then she started sobbing once