Chapter 357 Fan The Flames

A hint of displeasure flashed across Sonya’s eyes at Aubree’s concern for Estella and at the thought of Lucian rejecting her suggestion.

If her son had heeded her words over the years to have Estella spend time with Aubree, Estella might not be so attached to Roxanne, given Aubree’s fondness for Estella.

Estella, too, would have no need for Roxanne.

Aubree made a remorseful face. “To be honest, I’m still slightly envious of Ms. Jarvis and how she gained Essie’s favor so quickly. It would be nice if Essie were that fond of me.”

Aubree glanced slyly at Sonya, who frowned at those words.

nonsense!” she snapped. “If you are to become Essie’s mother, it’s only a matter of time before she becomes fond of you. Who does that woman think she is, anyway? I’ve told her

a chord with Aubree and filled her with

I was just trying to figure out how to convince Sonya to kick Roxanne out of Horington but she suggested

Ms. Jarvis. Even if Lucian isn’t prepared to marry her, Essie’s feelings would still be his top priority, like how he has been rejecting me. I feel

expression became stony. “I’ve told him to stay away from

child,” Aubree argued. “She wouldn’t understand and would cry for Ms. Jarvis no matter what we adults tell her. I think we should wait before doing anything as I can’t bear to see her upset. I will be happy for Essie if Lucian ever falls for

“Never,” Sonya vowed quietly.

puzzlement flashed across Aubree’s face as if she did not

seeing her, then we’ll have her

that from the start, she knew it

only

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