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 with me first

doubtfully for quite a while

away. After all, he was a

toward him and allowed him to

father standing beside them, she whimpered and hid her face

toward him. Nevertheless, he stayed quiet and followed James

as he looked at the little

exhibited a similar behavior before, but this was the first time she had shown

in the world

sat down while holding Estella and signaled Lucian to

toned down to a mild and quiet

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

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. That's why she got so

Lucian tried his best not to bring up

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