Chapter 989


    Chapter 989 What Brings You Here


    Este nodded at Archie and Benny obediently. “Essie!” Just as the three children were chatting up a storm, someone suddenly


    called out to Este from a distance.


    The three children turned to look toward the direction of the voice in unison. Since Lucian was out sick, there was no way he


    woulde pick up Este.


    By that logic, Catalina was likely the one who hade to fetch her. However, when they saw the person who was approaching,


    surprise tinged their expressions. One by one, they frowned.


    The person who called out to Este was Aubree. Paying no heed to Archie and Benny, Aubree strode toward Este directly.


    “Essie, your father is still sick, so | came to pick you up in his stead.”


    Aubree reached out, intending to take Este’s hand.


    Este pursed her lips. A reluctant look spread across her face when she saw the woman''s outstretched hand and she silently


    hid her hands behind her back.


    Frowning slightly, Aubree admonished the little girl, “Essie.” Sensing the veiled threat in Aubree’s tone, Este ran toward the


    boys and carefully hid behind them.


    She would rather follow Lysa to Roxanne’s ce than return with Aubree.


    Este had not forgotten thest time Aubree had sent her to school. Thetter had spanked her bottom inside the car.


    I''m never going with that evil woman ever again! Sensing her fear, Archie and Benny stood in front of Este protectively.


    “Ms. Pearson, we will see that Essie gets home in a bit.”


    Aubree nced at Archie and Benny and was suddenly reminded of Roxanne.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    She maintained a smile on her face as she thought of thetter, but her eyes darkened perceptibly. “Since I’m already here,


    there’s no need to trouble anyone else.”


    Este tensed up behind the two boys, still refusing toe out.


    Pippa, who had watched the scene unfold, hurriedly came over to diffuse the situation.


    “Ms. Pearson, since Essie is unwilling, | will handle sending her hometer.”


    Aubree lifted her head and smiled at Pippa. “There’s no need. There seems to be some misunderstanding, but I’m sure Essie


    and | can resolve it.” She then nced at the three children. “You two leave us. | have something to say to Essie.”


    Archie and Benny looked at Este hesitantly.


    In response, Este shook her head.


    “Essie doesn’t want to talk to you,” the boys announced.


    Aubree’s expression grew ugly when she heard the retort.


    The little shits! | was nning to return with Este in order to earn some brownie points from Lucian. Why is she making it so


    difficult?


    “Your father will be worried if you return homete.” Aubree suppressed her rage. “He’s still not feeling well. Essie, be a good girl,


    and don’t cause trouble for your father.”


    At the mention of her father, Este hesitated for a moment before stepping out from behind the two boys.


    However, when she saw Aubree’s face, she was immediately reminded of her horrible behavior.


    Asurge of worry and fear enveloped Este. Instantly, her eyes reddened, and tears began to well up.


    “Be a good girl now.” Paying no heed to the little girl’s anxiety, Aubree reached out to grab her hand.


    Just then, Pippa’s voice sounded from behind them.


    “Mr. Farwell, what brings you here?”


    Wasn''t Ms. Pearson supposed to pick Essie up?


    Upon hearing Pippa’s words, the children turned their attention toward Aubree and peered at her suspiciously before turning to


    look at Lucian, who was standing in front of them in casual clothing.


    Perhaps it was because of his illness. Although his posture appeared to beid back, his expression was anything but.