The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1084 Do Not Kick Up a Fuss

After escorting Sonya out, Lucian headed upstairs to check on Estella since she was obviously out of sorts upon returning home.

Catalina was by Estella's side upstairs. At the sight of Lucian, she prudently came out of the bedroom. Standing by the bedroom door, Lucian asked in concern, "How's Essie?"

Catalina replied in a low voice, "She's been behaving. I'm not sure what's going through her mind, but she didn't cry or throw a tantrum." Lucian nodded in acknowledgment before entering the bedroom.

It was just as Catalina had said. Estella looked distracted and didn't even notice him coming in. Lucian walked up to her and gave her hair a gentle tousle. "What are you thinking about?"

placate her father so that he would

down beside her. "Are you angry that I brought

pursed. "Then why aren't you crying?" Lucian arched a

would fail if she were to share it with Lucian. In fact, he

her mouth with her hands, refusing to say another word.

Lucian didn't pursue the matter. Instead, he inquired about her relationship

why are you mad at Grandma?" It was then that Estella

that, I'm angry at Grandma for stopping me from spending time together with Ms. Jarvis and the brothers.

the angrier she was. Taking in Estella's expression, Lucian was all the more confused. It seems

finally decided on what to say, Estella said in a piping voice, "Because... Grandma

a surprise to Lucian, for he was well aware of Sonya's attempts of trying to keep