The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1087 Make It Up to Her

Lucian sized her up silently for a long while. Upon learning that she had sought a psychologist over the incident, Lucian looked a lot less hostile. His tone, too, softened when he said, "That's very thoughtful of you."

Detecting the change in his voice, Aubree felt her heart go wild in ecstasy. "It was my duty anyway. When I ended up hitting her, it was no surprise that she didn't like me. This is all my fault, Lucian, and I'm willing to take responsibility."

Unmoved by her words, Lucian continued to speak in an indifferent tone. "In that case, do you want to make it up to her?"

Aubree nodded without hesitation. "All this while, I have been wanting to apologize to her but didn't get the opportunity to do so."

"Then why don't you spend some time together? Essie will be home over the next few days, while I'll be busy with work. If you have the time, you're welcome to come over and spend time with her." Lucian was implicitly placing Estella in her care.

At that moment, Aubree pinched her palm just to make sure that she wasn't dreaming.

Essie while he's at work, isn't that the equivalent of granting me access

was a dream come true for Aubree. One that she

Since you have learned from the psychologist how to interact with her, you probably know what must be done. Don't repeat the

nodded fervently as

wasn't until Lucian finished that Aubree gave him a look of surprise. "Lucian, do you mean... that you'll continue

for a few seconds, Lucian nodded. "As

Essie's birth mother.

springing to his feet abruptly. "Don't ever mention that woman in front of me! If you still wish to continue the engagement, then take good care of Essie. As for everything else, don't stick your nose into

want to hear Roxanne's name being

for a few seconds. "Okay, I won't bring it

without even sparing her a glance. "Essie is now in her room. You can drop by if

moment he finished, he walked up to the full-length window, showing no intention of speaking

to freeze, for

agreeing to continue with the engagement wasn't on the account of him having any feelings for her