Chapter 126: She Should Just Die

Aubree pleaded, even resorting to tears, but Lucian didn't loosen his grip. She struggled to breathe, stubbornly refusing to confess.

"If he's this vicious because he suspects me," she thought, "what will he do if I admit it?"

Cayden entered, shocked to see Aubree's face turning purple. Fearing Lucian would kill her, he intervened. "Let go of her, Mr. Farwell! She'll die!"

Lucian only tightened his grip. Aubree was certain he would strangle her. Cayden was forced to pry her from his grasp.

Exhausted, Aubree collapsed, panting heavily. After regaining his composure, Lucian glared. "Fine. Keep it up. I'll ask Essie when she's better, and I'll come for you if you're behind this!"

He stormed out, Cayden following, leaving Aubree on the floor, a mixture of anger and fear on her face.

Damn it! she thought. Why won't that little bitch just die? Now I have to live in fear of her telling!

The thought of Lucian's wrath terrified her. He remained silent in the car. After a while, Cayden cautiously asked, "Mr. Farwell, should we check on Ms. Estella?"

"Take us back to the manor," Lucian replied, suppressing his anger.

Cayden, though confused, drove them home. Lucian instructed, "Wait here," and exited the car. He returned with a dark-colored bottle.

"Take me to Roxanne's," he ordered.

Cayden complied. Roxanne had been with Estella, leaving Archie and Benny to watch her while she fetched a first-aid kit. The children tried to entertain Estella, but she didn't respond.

"Essie needs time to recover; we must be patient," Roxanne said, patting their heads. They returned to their room.

After tucking Estella in, Roxanne was about to rest when the doorbell rang. Seeing Lucian, she asked, "I thought you had business? Why are you back so soon?"

"I got Essie ointment," Lucian replied, handing her the bottle. Roxanne's displeasure lessened; it was expensive and effective for bruises.

I thought he'd left Estella with me to work, but he went to get her ointment

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