Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1084 Do Not Kick Up a Fuss

After escorting Sonya out, Lucian headed upstairs to check on Estella since she was obviously out of sorts upon returning home.

Catalina was by Estella’s side upstairs. At the sight of Lucian, she prudently came out of the bedroom. Standing by the bedroom door, Lucian asked in concern, “How’s Essie?”

Catalina replied in a low voice, “She’s been behaving. I’m not sure what’s going through her mind, but she didn’t cry or throw a tantrum.” Lucian nodded in acknowledgment before entering the bedroom.

It was just as Catalina had said. Estella looked distracted and didn’t even notice him coming in. Lucian walked up to her and gave her hair a gentle tousle. “What are you thinking about?”

Estella was racking her brains on how to placate her father so that he would continue pursuing Roxanne. Looking up frantically, she greeted him, “D-Daddy.”

Lucian sat down beside her. “Are you angry that I brought you home from Ms. Jarvis’?”

why aren’t you

her plan would fail if she were to

mouth with her hands, refusing to say another word. “You can’t tell me?” A hint of suspicion flashed

didn’t pursue the matter. Instead, he inquired about her relationship

Grandma?” It was

threatened me. On top of that, I’m angry at Grandma for stopping me from spending time together

 Taking in Estella’s expression, Lucian was all the more confused. It seems Essie

to say, Estella said in a piping voice, “Because… Grandma is very fierce!” She couldn’t have sounded

as a surprise to Lucian, for he was well aware of Sonya’s attempts of trying to keep Estella and him away

tell that wasn’t the only reason for Estella’s resentment toward