The mention of Lucian and Aubree’s impending wedding caused Roxanne to lower her gaze. She swallowed the retort on the tip of her tongue and replied to the nasty woman, “Thank you for your advice.

I’ll be more mindful in the future.” The woman took Roxanne’s meekness as a sign of her victory.

She made a mental note to tell Aubree about that night’s incident and used it to butter up the future Mrs.

Farwell.

As that thought crossed her mind, the woman stared at Roxanne scornfully and spat, “Good

You would never be a good match for Mr.

Farwell.” Their conversation had lasted so long that Estella began wondering why Roxanne had not come searching for them.

She peeped out from behind a tree and noticed a fierce-looking woman standing in front of Roxanne.

Estella thought the woman was bullying Roxanne and hastily clambered toward them.

“Don’t bully Ms.

Jarvis!” Estella yelled after latching onto Roxanne’s legs.

She even shot the nasty woman a glare for good measure.

young girl’s sudden appearance stunned the woman, who

head

such an adorable girl.” Estella shied away from strangers because of her

unfamiliar woman trying to touch her head, Estella pushed her hand away and stared

expression froze at

closeness to Roxanne vexed

stubbornly tried to approach

“Don’t worry, Ms.

Estella.

I mean no harm.

look adorable.” As she spoke, she stretched her hand toward

and she hid behind

brows in concern and stopped the woman from coming closer

said, “Essie’s scared

would be

woman, who stood up and argued, “I’m close

to become

do with you.” Roxanne’s expression shifted when she heard Aubree’s name

woman’s telling

deserve to interfere in Essie’s relationships, but Essie seems truly frightened by

much even as she hugs my

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