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.

him, she flashed him a smile

"What's the matter?"

brows and asked in a low voice, "Have

"I talked to them when I got back home yesterday.

sounded like a considerable and

carefully gauged Lucian's reaction after she was done

he was serious about setting a date for their wedding, he wouldn't have a reason to delay having a meal. together

one who brought up the topic

that Lucian was contemplating on setting a date right

passed by, and she couldn't seem to get

you've been busy lately. There's no

finally responded and

Aubree gritted her teeth.

was clear as day that Lucian was still on the fence

deafening silence was Lucian trying to tell Aubree to let him off

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

a smile. "All right. I'll go pick her