The Abandoned Wife

CHAPTER 1111

"Let's not talk about it."

Frieda took a sip of water irritably as she threw her purse aside.

Aubree raised her eyebrows with a smile. "Let me guess. Did you quarrel with your brother?"

Frieda's expression shifted slightly in silent admission.

Aubree's smile became wider at the sight. She produced an exquisite box from her purse.

"Don't waste your energy on him. Take a look at this."

Frieda froze for a moment, puzzled, before receiving the box from her and opening it for a glimpse.

by her favorite

Frieda gazed in shock at the

in her hand. "It's a thank-you gift.

swept away in an instant. Putting the box away, she asked about Aubree's situation, "How are things

all smiles upon recollecting the incident that morning. "Not bad.

if she had behaved

treat Estella, so she merely said

my relationship with Essie," Aubree said, casually mentioning the most important news. Frieda was surprised at those words. "Why did

recounted the exchange with Lucian over the phone earlier that

case, your marriage with Lucian is

anymore. When I marry Lucian, I'll put in a good word to Old Mr. Queen for you, and he will bring you back to power." Frieda smiled and raised her glass of water. "In

clinked their glasses, then their breakfast in

out of bed early that morning, though without the same fervent excitement as they used to at the thought of returning

boys descended the stairs in low

their mother was

was just about

children and began to set