Chapter 554 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Yet, regardless of what they did, the girl remained the same. In the end, Aubree’s attitude toward Estella became worse and worse.

It’s all that girl’s fault! Gina did not know how to answer Aubree’s question.

“I… Essie treats me almost the same as she does with you. You were brought up by your nanny. I don’t have much experience in taking .care of children.”

Aubree’s expression darkened. Gina hastily suggested, “They’re kids, right?

They must like the same stuff like food and toys. Just get her something she likes.”

Upon hearing her mother’s useless idea, Aubree dropped her smile and waved dismissively. “Forget it. I’ll think of a way myself.”

With that, she rose to her feet and went upstairs. Gina could only watch her daughter leave in anxiety and resignation.

Without a doubt, she hoped that Estella would accept Aubree soon so that the two families could be united via a marriage union.

Yet, there was nothing Gina could do to help. Meanwhile, Aubree kept thinking about the way Estella rejected her as she stormed upstairs in frustration.

This little b*tch used to be a mute, so could threaten her into submission. But it’s different now. If I do the same thing I did in the past, the little b*tch might tattle tale to Lucian. If that happened, the Pearson family might even come to an end, let alone ensure my spot as Mrs. Farwell. Looks like I have no choice but to make that little b*tch happy.

With that thought in mind, Aubree gritted her teeth and fished out her phone to call Frieda.

Frieda picked up in no time. “Aubree, what’s the matter?”

“Do you know any psychologists? Introduce me to one.”

All I need is a psychologist, and I’ll get some tips from them! Frieda was confounded by Aubree’s request.

“What happened to you? Why are you looking for a psychologist?”

Aubree was already irritated, so Frieda’s questions only irked her even more. “It’s none of your business. Just introduce a psychologist to me!”

Frieda did not dare to ask any more questions after that. The next morning, she invited a psychologist over. “He’s the best psychologist in our hospital. You can ask him anything.”

The tall skinny man beside Frieda politely greeted Aubree, “Greetings, Ms. Pearson.”

Aubree inclined her head. “Let’s talk upstairs.” With that, she led Frieda and the psychologist to the study on the second floor.

Frieda followed her in confusion. She had thought that Aubree had something secretive and personal. However, the way Aubree was acting clearly meant that she did not mind Frieda listening in to her matter.

“What’s going on exactly, Aubree?” Aubree did not answer her right away.

.Only after entering the study did Aubree turn around to ask the psychologist, “How do I interact with a child with autism? How can I make her like me faster?”

Those words made Frieda realize what was going on. “Are you talking about Estella?”

Aubree nodded in confirmation, but her gaze was still fixed on the psychologist.

The psychologist furrowed his brows and slowly started, “Well… Every child is different, and the signs they display are different. don’t have a specific plan, but there is one thing you must have when you interact with an autistic child, and that is to be patient.”

“Anything else?” The psychologist shook his head. “I can’t provide a proper answer unless I interact with her.”

To sum it up, his words were useless to Aubree. Aubree shot him a look of annoyance and snapped, “Got it. You can leave now.”

Patience, patience, patience. It’s always patience! I’m sick of hearing this! I don’t even know how many times Lucian has repeated this to me yesterday. That b*tch is so repulsive to me. I can’t even get the chance to come close to her, so what’s the point of having patience? If I keep dragging this on, who can swear to me that Lucian won’t have a change of heart again?

The thought of that possibility made Aubree scowl.

After sending the psychologist off, Frieda returned to see the scowl on Aubree’s face. Cautiously, she asked, “Aubree, why are you suddenly asking about Essie?”

As far as she knew, Estella did not want Aubree around her.

Because of that, Aubree had been thinking of ways of making Estella’s life hard all along. Frieda was confused as to why Aubree was suddenly interested in getting along with Estella.

“Why else?” Aubree grumbled. “Lucian came to me yesterday and told me that he’ll consider keeping the engagement, but Essie will have to accept me first.”

A surprised look flashed past Frieda’s eyes at that. “Really? Lucian’s changing his mind? What about Roxanne?”

Aubree was already worried about Lucian rekindling his relationship with Roxanne, so she was peeved by Frieda’s mention of Roxanne.

Seeing how Aubree’s expression turned colder, Frieda shifted the conversation back to Estella. “What are you planning to do with Essie, then?”

“If I knew what to do, I wouldn’t have asked you to get a psychologist.”

In the end, this was pointless too! The two of them fell silent as they ruminate over various methods.

A beat later, Aubree recalled the idea her mother mentioned the day before. “She’s just a kid. I’ll give her more gifts. refuse to believe she’ll still hate me after that.”

Frieda drew her brows together. “Then do you know what Essie likes?”

The duo looked at each other again. Even though they technically watched Estella grow up, they knew nothing about what she liked.

“This is frustrating!” Aubree groaned. “Why are kids so hard to please? Lucian, too. If he has decided to take me as his wife, we’ll have our own kids in the future. Why must he wait for Essie to accept me?”

I’ve already planned this out. If I get to marry Lucian, we’ll have to have a kid of our own. In the future, Farwell Group’s assets will be my kid’s! As for Estella, I’ll spare her some of the assets-just enough for her to get by.

Frieda said with a smile, “You’re right, but that’ll have to wait until you’re married first.”

Aubree rolled her eyes at her. “What, then? I’m suggesting buying gifts for the girl, but neither of us knows what she likes. How long will she take to accept me if this goes on? Who can swear to me that the second Roxanne won’t appear during this period?”

I’ve been waiting for six years, and I’m not going to wait any longer. I don’t have the courage to risk it anymore! Since Lucian is relenting this time, I’ll have to hold on tightly to this opportunity.

After a long moment of silence, Frieda said, “In that case, why don’t you try to get along with Essie sincerely?”

“What?” Aubree barked out a laugh. “Me? Getting along with that girl?”

If not for that little b*tch, Lucian wouldn’t have dragged this on for six years. These six years I’ve lost are all because of that stupid girl! In fact, it’s because of her that Lucian is getting more and more distant from me.

These were things that Aubree had carved into her mind. Wanting her to get along with Estella was akin to a joke to her.

Frieda could guess what Aubree was thinking, so she tried her best to persuade her. “It’s just temporary. Once you marry Lucian, Essie will be in your control too. You can treat her in any way you want by then.”

Despite her cruel words, Estella was still a girl Frieda had watched grow up. Hence, she had to squeeze those words out of her throat.

Nevertheless, Aubree still did not like her suggestion. “I can’t help but think about how that girl made my life so tough whenever I see her, so how am supposed to get along with her?”

Frieda smiled. “But that’s the only way she can accept you quickly. Children are sensitive .beings. They will notice any fake sincerity from you right away.”

When Frieda saw the reluctant look on Aubree’s face, she had no choice but to continue trying to persuade her.

“Lucian is popular. Even now, you still haven’t married him. There are many daughters from prestigious families who have their eyes on him. If you keep dragging this on…”

By now, she and Aubree were in the same boat. To hide the things she had done for Aubree, Frieda had to think of everything she could to make Aubree Lucian’s wife.

Only after hearing that from Frieda did Aubree finally relent a little. “Say, what should do, then?”

Frieda let out a sigh of relief.

“Essie must already know that she can’t meet Roxanne anymore, so she’ll be in a bad mood these few days. Spend more time accompanying her whenever you can. That way, you can subtly remind her that you’re around. Even if Essie still won’t accept you, at the very least, Lucian will know that you’ve tried.”

Aubree nodded slowly. Frieda’s right. Even if I can’t change Estella’s mind, at the very least, I have to let Lucian think that I care about Estella.

Aubree heeded Frieda’s advice. In the afternoon of the very same day, she headed to the Farwell residence.

She even bought Estella some cakes on her way there.

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