Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 84

It was nearly ten when Lucian arrived home with Estella.

The butler was already waiting at the door.

“Ms. Pearson is waiting for you inside, Mr. Farwell.”

Lucian’s brows furrowed at the news. With a nod at the butler, he strode in with Estella.

“You’re home!”

Aubree, seated on the couch, leaped to her feet when she saw them crossing the threshold. She bent down and tried to touch Estella’s head, which the latter did her best to avoid.

Aubree’s eyes flashed with displeasure, which she quickly hid by straightening up with a smile.“What’s the matter?” Lucian studied her intently. His tone remained indifferent.

thank you again for lending us someone today. You helped us out of a jam

add something else after a brief pause,

nodded with a smile that now seemed rather forced. “Well, the little trouble we had kept us busy until the afternoon. I hope it didn’t

in Farwell Group, and the absence of one wouldn’t make

response, he strode past

with fury, but they softened again when

I didn’t know what to get you, so I brought a little present for Estella instead. Don’t worry. I didn’t spend a fortune. Think

delicate packaging caused Lucian to recognize it

those dolls, he stopped

her grip on her father’s hand and

decline her gift. “Thank you for the doll, but she already has this one. Besides, she’s thrown a tantrum at me earlier. Forgive us for not

a little stiff. She put away her things with a smile that looked more like a grimace before looking at Estella with concern. “What is she angry

interact with the girl before, Aubree did not try very hard this time

something small,” Lucian said curtly before looking away, plainly not intending