The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1128

Estella looked at her father, who was already at the door and turned to look at Aubree, who was still standing by the couch.

A few moments passed, and the little girl finally begrudgingly got out of her chair and jogged to keep up with Lucian

Aubree let out a relieved sigh and caught up to them as well.

"Daddy," Estella mumbled. She gave her father a puppy-eyed look and tugged at the corner of his shirt in a bid to curry favor with her father. Lucian lowered his gaze to meet Estelia's. He lifted his hand and patted her head. "I'm really busy lately. Please don't throw a tantrum at me." Estella pursed her lips in disapproval, refusing to believe what he said.

She knew as a matter of fact that Lucian was in a bad mood because he had quarreled with Roxanne.

Estella was flabbergasted that Lucian was still trying to lie to her, despite the fact that even she knew the real reason her father was upset.

Why are adults so weird? Why doesn't Daddy just make up with Ms. Jarvis?

Of course, Lucian had no idea what was on Estella's mind. He averted his gaze after he was done talking and turned to look at Aubree, who was standing right behind Estella.

had always been on him, she flashed him a smile the moment his

"What's the matter?"

in a low voice, "Have you asked your

him. However, she gave nothing away and replied, "I talked to them when I got back home yesterday. They said

a considerable and genteel

Lucian's reaction after she

he wouldn't have a reason to delay having

who brought up the topic

contemplating on setting a date right away, Aubree was brimming with

she couldn't seem to get a response

said, "I know you've been busy lately. There's no need to rush to have a

responded and nodded

Aubree gritted her teeth.

was clear as day that Lucian was still on the

to tell Aubree to let him

You should send Estella to school," he uttered in a swift attempt to change the

on and forced a smile. "All right. I'll go pick her up later so that you