Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 267“Why are you here?” Lucian questioned expressionlessly after pulling Aubree to the edge of the planting site.Upon hearing that, Aubree gazed at the little girl in her embrace with concern. “I was worried about Essie, so I came over to check on things. Don’t worry. I won’t make things difficult for all of you.”As soon as she said that, Lucian’s stern voice rang out again. “Well, you’ve seen everything now. Essie’s adapting well. If there’s nothing else, you may leave.”Aubree’s expression stiffened. “Lucian, I traveled all the way here. Surely you won’t let me go back just like that without a meal?” With that, she hung her head guiltily and mumbled, “I know. You still blame me for hurting Essie last time, but I swear I didn’t do it on purpose. I’ve been regarding Essie as my own for so manyyears. How would I bear to harm her? Besides, you’ve already punished me for that, and I know what I’ve done wrong. Please, just forgive me, will you?”At the mention of the incident when she had harmed Estella, Lucian said frostily, The person you should be apologizing to isn’t me.”Playvolume00:00/00:00TruvidfullScreen

nodded with a smile.Soon, it was lunchtime. Lucian took Estella to the cafeteria to get their food, Aubree following behind them.It was her first time queueing up to get food. In no time, she was strangely shoved to the end of the line.Aubree frantically attempted to return to Lucian’s side, but a few parents got in her way, surrounding her.They stared at Aubree in admiration. “Ms. Pearson, you’re so amazing. You’ve got such a good relationship with Mr. Farwell, and you even treat Essie so well by coming all the way here to take care of her.”Delighted to hear their praises, Aubree smiled. “I’m just carrying out my responsibilities.”With that, she lifted her gaze and looked at Lucian shyly and fearfully.“I’ve always heard rumors about you being a pretty person. Now that I’ve seen you in