Chapter 601 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

What are the odds? Is it because they are related by blood?

With that thought in mind, he blurted out, “Why did you call Roxanne ‘Mommy’ earlier?” Estella was truly concerned about Roxanne, so her tears weren’t actually faked as she was showing her real emotions.

Hearing Lucian’s question, Estella promptly wrapped her arms around his neck and sobbed, “I want Ms. Jarvis to be my mommy! Daddy, don’t be mad at her. I don’t want her to get sick!”

Everyone was shocked that Roxanne had fallen ill, including Lucian, so he could understand Estella’s feelings. Lucian’s thoughts were in a flurry after he heard Estella’s heartfelt words.

He wanted nothing more than to say yes, but he remembered how Roxanne tried to avoid him. I took great care of her, but she still wants to stay away from me.

“Lucian!” Just when Lucian was hesitating over how her should reply to Estella, the lift suddenly stopped on the top floor, and Aubree walked out..

Upon hearing Aubree’s voice, Estella turned. around to look at her, teary-eyed, before turning back to hug Lucian quickly. Estella’s face was flushed with all her crying, and she looked incredibly upset.

Upon seeing that, Aubree felt a sense of resentment. She knew without thinking it must be because of Roxanne that Estella was bawling her eyes out.

I didn’t expect Essie to be so reliant on that At the same time, Aubree also felt relieved. If Essie is crying so badly, that means Roxanne is probably still unconscious.

Seeing the myriad of emotions flashing across her face, Lucian frowned in displeasure and asked, “Why are you here?” before turning back to look suspiciously at Cayden.

Cayden immediately shook his head to show he didn’t leak their location to Aubree. He also wanted to know why Aubree showed up.

After gathering her thoughts, Aubree smiled nonchalantly and replied, “You haven’t returned even though it’s so late, and Cayden also went to fetch Essie late at night. I was worried something happened to you two, so I followed Cayden’s car and came here.”

Then, she looked pretentiously at Lucian and asked, “You aren’t angry at me for coming here on my own accord, right? I was just too worried about you.”

Lucian gazed at her scrutinizingly with no emotion on his face while Cayden stood beside him, confused.

I worked under Mr. Farwell for so many years, so I can tell whether someone is tailing me. I didn’t sense any car following me when I drove over here. Perhaps I missed it because I was too worried about Ms. Jarvis?

After staring at Aubree for a while, Lucian did not see any sign that something was off about her. Naturally, he did not believe what she said, but it wasn’t time to look into the matter now.

Casting her a cold glance, Lucian announced, “You have seen me. I’m fine. You can return now.”

Aubree clenched her hands and seemed to still have many things she wanted to say. However, Lucian didn’t plan on paying her any attention.

“When I went to the hospital, I met the director, and I heard him say Ms. Jarvis got into an accident, so you’re here to take care of her,” Aubree began after mustering her courage.

It was a feeble excuse, but she couldn’t think of anything else. Lucian’s eyes darkened. “He told you that?”

Immediately, Aubree hurriedly corrected, “No, I accidentally heard it, so I rushed over. How is Ms. Jarvis now?”

Then, she tried to walk around Lucian to enter the ward and take a look. I will only feel assured when I see with my own eyes that that b*tch is unconscious!

However, she had only taken one step forward when Lucian blocked her way.

Startled, Aubree stopped in her tracks embarrassedly. “Lucian, don’t misunderstand. I mean no harm to Ms. Jarvis. We know each other, and now she’s sick and hospitalized, and I’m coincidentally at the hospital, so I should visit her out of courtesy.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Estella’s voice rang out. “No!” she sobbed as tears streamed down her face. Aubree froze, and a hint of anger appeared in her eyes, shattering her pretense, but she quickly suppressed it.

“Essie, I’m just going in to take a look. I may even be of some help if need be,” she declared, grinning as she gazed at Estella who was in front of her.

As Lucian was holding Estella, the latter’s body was twisted awkwardly to face Aubree. Estella spread her chubby arms wide and held them in front of Aubree. “You’re not allowed to go in! I don’t want you!”

Daddy and Ms. Jarvis’s relationship finally improved after much difficulty. I don’t want this. evil woman to affect their relationship again. Every time Daddy argued with Ms. Jarvis, this nasty woman would always stick her nose into their business because she didn’t want Daddy to get together with Ms. Jarvis!

Seeing Estella block her way for Roxanne’s sake, Aubree was furious, but she didn’t dare throw a tantrum and could only clench her hands to try to suppress her anger.

“Essie, do you not want Ms. Jarvis to get better soon? Don’t forget that my family knows a lot of doctors. I can get them to treat Ms. Jarvis’ illness, Aubree patiently persuaded.

However, Estella was not moved. Glaring at Aubree, she declared, “Ms. Jarvis has already recovered. She doesn’t need any more treatments!”

After what had just happened, Estella was immensely sensitive to the word “illness,” so after she heard Aubree’s words, she flew into a fit of rage.

Aubree’s face fell when she sensed Estella’s abrupt anger, and she looked at Lucian, perplexed. “Lucian, I meant well. What do you think…”

Lucian threw her a glance and replied in an impassive tone, “There’s no need for you to worry. It’s late. You should go back and rest.”

Seeing that Lucian was also preventing her from entering the ward, Aubree clenched her jaw so tightly that her teeth hurt.

Still, she tried to persuade Lucian to leave, not giving up. “Then let’s leave together. You and Ms. Jarvis aren’t close anyway, and you’ve helped her enough. If you’re still worried, I can hire an experienced caregiver for her. If word gets out that you stayed with her for the entire night, it will affect your reputation badly.”

As Lucian had a long, tiring day at work, he was feeling irritated, so his face immediately darkened upon hearing Aubree persistently asking him to leave.

“Word won’t get out! Even if it did, Ms. Jarvis saved Essie twice, so I should take care of her to repay her. No one will dare to say anything!”

Not expecting such words, Aubree was stunned. “Do you have anything else to say?” Lucian asked, shooting her an icy glance.

Intimidated by his domineering aura, Aubree opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out, so she could only shake her head silently.

“Then you can return.” Lucian turned back indifferently. Estella also retracted her arm and hugged Lucian’s neck, showing Aubree the back of her head. Gazing at their backs, Aubree clenched her hands even tighter.

After a moment, she squeezed out a semblance of a smile and answered, “Then, I’ll go back first. It’s late. Don’t stay up too late taking care of her. Rest early.”

Then, she turned to leave. Suddenly, Lucian’s voice sounded behind her. “Did you go and see Roxanne again on the day she visited Essie?”

Lucian was deeply bothered by what Benny said before the latter stopped himself. Immediately, Aubree froze in her tracks, terrified. Did Lucian find out what I did that day?

Immediately, she forced herself to calm down. According to his personality, if he really knew something, he would immediately take action. He won’t be questioning me like now. It’s the same as the time I hit Essie.

At that thought, Aubree replied, pretending to be confused, “What are you saying? I have no reason to go and see her again. We have already made things clear before you.”

Fearing that Lucian could pick something up from her expression, Aubree didn’t dare to turn around when she talked. Although she was back facing Lucian, she could still feel Lucian’s stern gaze on her. After some time, Lucian said, “Go home.”

Aubree heaved a sigh of relief inwardly, and only then did she have the guts to turn around and smile at Lucian. “All right. I shall go home first. Take good care of Ms. Jarvis. If you need anything, feel free to call me.”

Lucian merely nodded in response. Right then, the elevator arrived at their floor. Aubree said bye to Lucian and went in. As the doors of the elevator closed, the smile on Aubree’s face gradually faded.

By the time the elevator started descending. Aubree’s expression was utterly grim. That b*tch, Roxanne, is awake! Besides, Lucian is still staying overnight to look after her! He even brought Essie with him! When I broke my arm protecting Sonya back then, he didn’t even care about me that much! It seems like he and that b*stard, Essie, are still all over that b*tch! How silly of me to treat that little b*stard with love and respect all this while. In the end, she still cares about Roxanne!

Aubree exploded in rage when she recalled the attitudes shown by Lucian and his daughter. I’ve wasted my time all this while, and this is all Roxanne’s fault! That b*tch! I must think of a way to get rid of her for good!

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