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.

opened the door, and they

aback by the mess

Estella always treasured were scattered all over the floor. There were also a few

were thrown at the door

curled in the corner. She was staring blankly at the ground as tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably. Sitting beside

subconsciously and

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

he was approaching her, Estella raised her head immediately, her eyes filled with resistance. With her hands on the ground,

her reactions. “Don’t… be afraid. I know I was wrong.”Estella did not seem to hear his words. Finally, she leaned against the wall and turned her body sideways to avoid his gaze. She hugged her knees and buried her head

see her expression. All they saw were the heaving motioris of

Lucian fell silent instantly.

forward. “Mr. Farwell,

she carefully approached Estella and extended her arms toward the

did not avoid

back. “What’s wrong, Ms. Estella? Can you tell me about it? Were you

sobbing, showing