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?"

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 the

However, it's still

anxiously got the driver to send her to the Farwell

entrance in less than half an hour. Alighting nervously, she then gave

Lucian after seeing who it was through

told her to come." Catalina's heart sank. She snuck a glance at Lucian before averting her gaze quickly. "A-All right... I'll go get the door." Aubree waited for a long while at the manor entrance before the

knit of her brows, Aubree easily guessed who it was who took such a long time

Catalina greeted as Aubree

tone, "Catalina, don't forget that I'm