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?"

a chat." Lucian spoke in a monotonous tone. His invitation caused Aubree to clench her phone as she

seems she still has feelings for me. However, it's still too early to say if Essie will accept

herself ready, Aubree anxiously got the driver to send her to the Farwell

an hour. Alighting nervously, she then gave

Catalina reported Aubree's arrival to Lucian after seeing who it was through the intercom. "Mr. Farwell, Ms. Pearson is here. Shall

heart sank. She snuck a glance at Lucian before averting her gaze quickly. "A-All

guessed who it was who

Pearson," Catalina greeted as Aubree

replied in a hostile tone, "Catalina, don't forget that I'm a guest