Lucian knitted his brows when the subject of Estella attending school was brought up, and he shifted his gaze to Aubree.
“Why don’t you allow me to send her there since it’s inconvenient for you to do it now?” Cayden took the initiative to volunteer.
In the past, his boss would always get him to pick up Estella from kindergarten when he had matters to attend to, so Cayden thought it would be the same this time.
However, as soon as he was done speaking, he noticed that Lucian’s gaze had fallen on Aubree, who was standing to the side, and a feeling of dread crept into his chest.
Sure enough, his boss’ voice rang out in the next second. “That won’t be necessary. Essie has transferred to another school, and you don’t know where the new school is.”
Hearing that, Cayden widened his eyes in shock. Transferred to another school? How could Ms. Estella casually switch schools, given her condition? And without me knowing it, too?
“Aubree,” Lucian called her in a gentle tone. The way he addressed her filled her heart with joy. “What’s the matter?” she inquired.
Lucian hesitated for a moment but still spoke in the end. “Please send Essie to her new school.”
Since I’ve already decided to cut ties with Roxanne, Essie should also get a fresh start. Let’s start by getting familiar with the new kindergarten.
Even though Aubree was over the moon, she did not forget to show her concern for the little girl.
“Essie doesn’t seem to like the new school. Do you really have to let her go there? I don’t think it’s necessary to go to kindergarten. Why don’t you homeschool her? That works too.”
However, Lucian opposed it in a deep voice, “Given Essie’s current condition, she needs to interact more with people so that she can adjust to the new environment sooner.”
Aubree did not dare to continue persuading him, so she merely nodded. “I’ll go and wake her up then.” With that, she bade goodbye to Cayden, then turned and left the room.
Cayden hesitated for a long time, but in the end, he could not help but remark, “Mr. Farwell, are you sure you want Ms. Pearson to send Ms. Estella to school? I can also do that if you provide me the address.”
“It’s fine. Let her do it,” answered Lucian.
Mother is right. Since I’ve decided to keep the engagement going, Essie has to learn to get along with Aubree.
After saying that, he got out of bed.
Cayden quickly dissuaded him, “Mr. Farwell, you should rest for a while longer. You don’t look so good.” Despite being by Lucian’s side for so many years, it was his first time seeing his boss so drunk.
Lucian frowned as he walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. His reflection stared back at him, a pallid man with pale lips and bloodshot eyes.
A flash of self-mockery flitted across his eyes as he took in his appearance. I can’t believe I got so drunk because of a woman.
“You don’t have anything important scheduled for the day, so please rest for a while longer,” Cayden attempted to persuade his boss again. as he trailed behind him.
Lucian looked away from the mirror. “No need. We’ll keep to the schedule as planned.” I need to focus on my work right now so that I can get Roxanne out of my head as soon as possible.
Cayden felt he could no longer convince his boss after several rejections from him, so he could only acquiesce in silence and head downstairs to wait for him.
When he came out of Lucian’s room, he saw Aubree still standing in front of Estella’s bedroom.
The little girl seemed to be still asleep. Aubree was cautiously knocking on the door, but her side profile made it hard for him to observe her expression.
However, Cayden could not help but feel bad for Estella when he thought of how the little girl detested Aubree.
