The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1175

However, an inexplicable sense of unease swamped Estella.

She felt so aggrieved that her eyes turned red-rimmed.

"No, I want you, Daddy!" Perturbed, Lucian massaged his temples and tried to console his daughter by saying patiently, "Essie...

I'll be home very soon." Unexpectedly, Estella suddenly demanded, "I want Ms.

Jarvis!" At the mention of Roxanne, Lucian's heart promptly sank.

Is this a coincidence? Why did she bring it up today, of all days, when she's been waiting for Roxanne for days on end? "Be good, Essie.

Your daddy is busy with work.

I'll take good care of you." Hastily cutting Estella off, Aubree brought the phone

to her ear, afraid that Estella would burst into tears if she continued with the conversation.

If that happened, she would really have no way of explaining things to Lucian. "Go and get busy, Lucian.

worry, for I'll get Essie home safely!" Naturally, Lucian could hear

with Roxanne's current condition, he hadn't the time to

went silent for a few seconds

before acquiescing tersely.

phone, Aubree

she's merely tearing up and

suppose Lucian didnt

kids, so you can't cling to her so much. Besides, she

She attempted to mislead Estella into staying away from

who was already in a bad mood that day, snorted angrily upon hearing disparaging remarks

her arms, she

to grit her teeth in vexation and forced herself

the hospital, time continued ticking

five hours had passed since Roxanne was wheeled

and right then, he was again standing in front of the emergency room

have you? Why don't we

be notified at once." Meanwhile, the director of the hospital,

lifted his eyes and peeked at the man

temperature around him was frightfully