Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 749 Fear

When Aubree revealed her true colors and put on a frightening expression, Estella jumped in fear and wanted to go to Lucian. However, her wrist was grabbed by Aubree, and she couldn’t break free.

Staring coldly at the girl, Aubree uttered, “If you don’t want to suffer, you better obey me! Don’t piss me off, do you understand?” Inside the bathroom, Lucian was taking a shower when he called Roxanne.

He knew how much of a workaholic she was, so he was worried Roxanne might not be there when Cayden sent Estella over. The little girl would throw a temper tantrum if she didn’t get to see Roxanne. That was why he was calling her, to make sure she was around.

Thankfully, she picked up the call rather quickly. “What’s the matter, Lucian?” Roxanne sounded groggy. She might have just woken up, or she was woken up by the call.

Amused by her sleepy tone, Lucian apologized softly, “Did I wake you up? Sorry.”

be waking up at this time, anyway. I think I overslept a little. Why are

to your place. Do you have time during the morning for that? If it’s

interacting between the two

before agreeing. “Got it. I’ll be

to it readily. Raising his eyebrows in surprise, he hummed

hanging up, Lucian stepped out of the bathroom and glanced

see Lucian emerging from the bathroom. Hastily, her

remembered how she pestered him last night. With a cold tone, he asked, “Why are you

before she explained cautiously, “I saw Essie standing here, so I thought I should come over and talk with her.” Then,

lips, Estella glanced at the woman before wordlessly running toward her father, hiding behind

Lucian’s eyes darkened as he regarded his daughter’s restless demeanor. He then glimpsed the