Chapter 74


    Lucian frowned.


    He never thought the child would be so mad.


    After listening to Catalina, he nodded and went forward to knock on the door. “Essie, open the door.


    Daddy wants to speak to you.”


    When he finished, a muffled thump sounded on the door.


    Clearly, Este was throwing something against the door to show her rejection of him.


    Lucian froze momentarily. He spoke once again in a gentler tone. “What do you want me to do? Can


    you open the door and tell me? We’ll talk about it, okay?”


    A faint thump sounded on the door again.


    It was also Catalina’s first time witnessing Este acting that way. The thought of thetter’s condition


    caused a fear to rise in Catalina’s heart. Worried that something might happen to Este, she said


    hurriedly, “Mr. Farwell, I think we should just go in. I’m worried Ms. Este might…”


    Lucian hesitated for a moment, but he nodded in agreement.


    Soon, Catalina brought a spare key, opened the door, and they entered the room.


    They were instantly taken aback by the mess inside.


    The dolls Este always treasured were scattered all over the floor. There were also a few exquisite-


    looking music boxes by the door, and two of them had cracks on them.


    Evidently, the items that were thrown at the door were the two music boxes.


    Among the mess was Este curled in the corner. She was staring nkly at the ground as tears


    streamed down her cheeks uncontrobly. Sitting beside her were two rtively ugly dolls the adults


    had never seen before.


    Noticing the adults entering her room, she backed away subconsciously and lowered her head to avoid


    meeting their gaze.


    Lucian’s heart ached when he saw the state of the girl. Feeling regretful, he stepped forward, wanting


    to pull her into his embrace.


    Sensing that he was approaching her, Este raised her head immediately, her eyes filled with


    resistance. With her hands on the ground, she scurried backward frantically.


    Lucian paused when he saw her reactions. “Don’t… be afraid. I know I was wrong.”Este did not


    seem to hear his words. Finally, she leaned against the wall and turned her body sideways to avoid his


    gaze. She hugged her knees and buried her head inside.


    The adults could not see her expression. All they saw were the heaving motioris of Este’s body when


    she sobbed.


    Lucian fell silent instantly.


    Feeling heartbroken, Catalina stepped forward. “Mr. Farwell, why don’t I give it a go?”


    With that, she carefully approached Este and extended her arms toward the little girl.


    This time, Este did not avoid it.


    Catalina let out a sigh of relief and hugged Este gently, patting thetter on the back. “What’s wrong,


    Ms. Este? Can you tell me about it? Were you bullicd by your ssmates in school?”


    Este merely continued sobbing, showing no response whatsoever.


    Catalina had no choice but to coax Este in her embrace.


    “Is it because the twins didn’t go to school?” Lucian asked grimly. Este’s eyes lit up a little, and she


    turned her head aside with a sob.


    Noticing her slight reaction, Catalina quickly hinted at Lucian with a look to console Este.


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    · Lucian sighed. He did not expect Este to be so dependent on the twins.


    Could they be somewhat attracted to each other because they’re siblings from another mother?


    “Okay. I won’t make them leave the kindergarten.”


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    It was only then that Este looked at him, looking extremely aggrieved.


    His daughter’s state left Lucian no choice but to give in. “I promise you. I won’t chase them away


    again.”


    Este still stared at him with a gaze filled with usations.


    Understanding the meaning of her gaze, Lucian said gently, “They didn’t go to school today because


    they took a sick leave. The teacher hasn’t told them about their expulsion.”