The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1085 Devoid of Peace

Upon emerging from Estella's room, Lucian went straight to his study. He had initially planned to do some work but felt restless as Sonya's words continued to linger in his mind.

It's true that Essie does need a mom. If Aubree can really change her attitude toward Essie so that Essie accepts her, I don't mind marrying her.

After going through his troubled thoughts, Lucian gave Aubree a call. Aubree had just gotten off the phone with Sonya and was waiting excitedly for Lucian's call.

Little did she expect him to ring her in less than ten minutes. She tried her best to regain her composure before answering her phone. "Lucian, I'm surprised that you called." She suppressed the delight in her voice so that she sounded a lot calmer. Lucian didn't suspect anything at all. "Are you free?"

you have time, come over to the manor for a chat." Lucian spoke in a monotonous tone. His invitation caused Aubree to clench her phone as she agreed without hesitation, "Sure, I'll go over right away!" Lucian hummed in acknowledgment before ending

feelings for me. However, it's still

the driver to send her

car gradually came to a halt at the entrance in less than half an hour. Alighting nervously, she then

was through the intercom. "Mr.

Lucian before averting her gaze quickly. "A-All right... I'll go get the door." Aubree waited for

who it was

Catalina greeted as

replied in a hostile tone, "Catalina,