Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 74

Lucian frowned.

He never thought the child would be so mad.

After listening to Catalina, he nodded and went forward to knock on the door. “Essie, open the door. Daddy wants to speak to you.”

When he finished, a muffled thump sounded on the door.

Clearly, Estella was throwing something against the door to show her rejection of him.

Lucian froze momentarily. He spoke once again in a gentler tone. “What do you want me to do? Can you open the door and tell me? We’ll talk about it, okay?”

A faint thump sounded on the door again.

It was also Catalina’s first time witnessing Estella acting that way. The thought of the latter’s condition caused a fear to rise in Catalina’s heart. Worried that something might happen to Estella, she said hurriedly, “Mr. Farwell, I think we should just go in. I’m worried Ms. Estella might…”

Lucian hesitated for a moment, but he nodded in agreement.

spare key, opened the door, and

aback by the mess

all over the floor. There were also a few exquisite-looking music boxes by the door,

thrown at the

corner. She was staring blankly at the ground as tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably. Sitting beside her were two relatively

she backed away subconsciously and lowered her head to avoid meeting their

state of the girl. Feeling regretful, he stepped forward, wanting to

Estella raised her head immediately, her eyes filled with resistance. With her hands on the ground, she scurried backward

be afraid. I know I was wrong.”Estella did not seem to hear his words. Finally, she leaned against the wall and turned

adults could not see her expression. All they saw were the

Lucian fell silent instantly.

heartbroken, Catalina stepped forward. “Mr. Farwell, why

and extended

time, Estella did

latter on the back. “What’s wrong, Ms. Estella? Can you tell me

sobbing,