The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 991 Severely III

Lucian's rejection was cold and indifferent. "Mind your own business." After uttering that, he took Estella's hand and went inside.

Aubree's expression darkened as she stared after their retreating figures. However, she quickly adjusted her expression and chased after them.

Catalina had already prepared dinner, and when she saw Lucian entering with Estella, she heaved a sigh of relief. "Dinner is ready, Mr. Farwell, Ms. Estella. Come eat!"

Just as she finished speaking, she noticed Aubree coming in the doors. Catalina's expression stiffened slightly, but she forced herself to maintain a cordial smile. Aubree ignored her and made a beeline straight for Lucian and Estella.

Lucian, too, ignored her. The only reason he did not outright drive Aubree away was that he did not want to aggravate his mother, who would, in turn, trouble Roxanne.

if they expected anything more from him, then they would be sorely

they were eating dinner, Archie and Benny exchanged glances, attempting to broach the subject of Estella. "Mommy, how much longer will you be busy?" Roxanne

childish voice, "Can Essie come over to play

other time. I can't take care of you all at

"Essie's been feeling down because she hasn't seen you in so

today!" Roxanne furrowed her brows and asked worriedly, "What happened?" Archie glanced at Benny as he replied hesitantly, "Essie

which had been in the midst of serving more food,

Farwell came down with a cold and has a high fever. Essie is very worried about him, but he refuses to

distressed. Benny and I

after she heard

am all they have, so they must've felt so helpless. In other words, Essie must feel the same.