“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 many

years. 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.”

who was suffering in

because she was not strong enough to do

her grip, Estella quickly pulled out her arms from Aubree’s

quickly grabbed Estella’s arm and pulled her

mad at me. It’s my fault. From today onward, I’ll prove to her that I don’t have ill intentions toward her.” Aubree pretended

other words, she was asking

expression with a calm look and said, “It’s time for lunch. You should leave after having

did not get the answer she wanted. Even so, she forced herself to cheer up

Lucian took Estella to the cafeteria to

food. In no time, she was strangely shoved

return to Lucian’s side, but a few

you’re so amazing. You’ve got such a good relationship with Mr. Farwell, and you even treat Essie so well by coming

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