The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1018 She Will Not Mind

"Daddy!" Estella urged a moment later when she did not receive an answer from her father. Shaking himself out of his reverie, Lucian nodded resignedly at his daughter.

Only then did she let go and watch him go down the stairs. Aubree was beside herself with anxiousness as she waited downstairs and remained in doubt as she watched Lucian descend the stairs. That little b*tch's private word with Lucian is obviously trying to get him not to send me to the hospital. Aubree was aware that Lucian spoiled Estella and was even delaying marrying her because of the girl. I wonder if I would have to go to the hospital alone because of her. Aubree could not quell her racing heart, even when Lucian stood firmly before her.

Lucian turned to address the family doctor. "I must trouble you with Ms. Pearson, Dr. Elswick." Aubree's eyes widened at those words when she realized she was correct in her hunch that he did not intend to keep her company.

"Do you hate me that much, Lucian?" Aubree hung her head with feigned injurt and summoned her tears. Lucian grimaced impatiently. "I've contacted your parents, and they will pick you up from the hospital soon. I'll keep you company here while we wait."

Aubree glanced up with a frown. "It's late. I don't want them to worry."

toward the entrance. "They should be on their way and

words, Aubree

careful, Ms. Pearson. Take your time," Sonny

worried, but upon realizing that she would not heed his

Sonny was to accompany Aubree to

to occupy the front passenger

car, Lucian

seat

"Mr. Farwell, this is-"

gaze through the rearview mirror. "Sit down. Ms. Pearson wouldn't

refrained from gritting her teeth in consternation to smile nonchalantly at Sonny.

nimbly into the car and seated himself beside

avoid annoying Aubree, he surreptitiously leaned toward the door to