The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1088 Consequences of Being Unappreciative

After coming out of the study, Aubree headed straight for Estella's room while trying her best to school her expression.

Though she wished Estella could just disappear, she was currently under "evaluation." She would only truly become Lucian's woman after gaining the girl's favor.

As long as she could succeed, she didn't mind putting on an act longer.

She's just a kid. I'm sure she'll take the bait if I put my mind to it.

With that in mind, Aubree knocked on Estella's door with a faint smile.

Estella thought that it was Lucian or Catalina, so she skipped over to open the door.

"It's been a while, Essie."

was friendly

the woman, Estella was reminded of the

around and noticed there was

bully me when no one

and hid behind the door, only revealing a pair

latter's behavior. "Don't be scared. I know that I've done wrong. Don't worry, Essie. I promise to be nice to you from now on. I'll treat you like my own daughter,"

and added, "Your daddy already scolded me.

that, Aubree was implying that she had gotten Lucian's permission

said, she remembered what Lucian

to spend time with me. So that was true? Based on what Ms. Pearson said, it was Daddy who asked her to

realization dawned upon Estella, she forgot about her

used to keep me away from Ms. Pearson because I don't like her. Even when we met, Daddy would stay by my side. But now, Daddy asked her to come to me on her own. Does this mean he's

flashed across Estella's

I do so Daddy can change his

Estella standing rooted to her spot,

she suddenly recalled an action Roxanne had done to Estella. She reached out to stroke

back to her senses right away and dodged in