Chapter 1203

Aubree had momentarily forgotten the matter, but Frieda's words reignited her anger. "I knew it! He's at the hospital!"

Frieda breathed a sigh of relief. "How is the situation? What's going on with Lucian?" She'd thought Lucian allowing Aubree to care for Estella indicated marriage was on his mind, but Roxanne's accident was unforeseen. This situation, if mishandled, could rekindle an old flame.

Aubree glanced at Cory and replied coldly, "Roxanne is awake, and Lucian is upstairs with her. Meet us here; Cory's already with us."

Frieda, after a moment's hesitation, agreed.

At the Queen residence, Jonathan learned of Roxanne's coma from an employee who'd delivered medicine to her institute. He considered this before calling Lucian to inform him of his impending hospital visit. He noticed Frieda hurrying out as he left.

"I'm coming with you, Jonathan," she said, concern etched on her face. "I want to see Lucian."

Jonathan, remembering her animosity toward Roxanne, hesitated.

"I'm not there for Roxanne," Frieda clarified. "I only want to see how Lucian is doing. Why are you worried?"

He relented and she joined him in the car. Despite her claims, she persistently questioned him about Roxanne throughout the ride, receiving only brief replies. The conversation eventually subsided.

The car arrived at the hospital. Jonathan strode inside; Frieda lagged behind, searching for Aubree.

"What are you doing?" he urged as the elevator arrived.

She smiled brightly. "Go ahead. I'll leave you two alone; I know you want privacy. Call me when you're finished." She stepped back thoughtfully.

Jonathan, wanting to speak privately with Lucian, closed the elevator doors. Frieda's expression fell as the doors shut; she contacted Aubree.

Soon, the three women met at a nearby coffee shop.

"How is it, Aubree?" Frieda asked, her expression grave.

Aubree replied irritably, "I told Lucian to come home, but he refused; he wants to spend the night taking care of that bitch!"

Frieda's mood darkened. She knew Lucian and Roxanne wouldn't easily sever ties, but she hadn't expected such swift contact or his dedication. He hadn't shown similar effort when Aubree was hurt.

"What are you planning to do?" Frieda asked, ignoring Cory's reaction to her words.

"I'm going to kill her!" Aubree declared vehemently.

Frieda stared, stunned.