Chapter 1020


    Chapter 1020 Aggrievance


    Lucian’s phone rang when he arrived at the hospital entrance. It was thendline from home. “When


    are youing back, Daddy?”


    Este’s demure voice sounded from the other end as soon as he picked up. “I’m on the way,” Lucian


    replied softly. “Go to sleep first, I’ll be home to see you soon.”


    Este promised and hung up quickly after that. It was alreadyte at night when Lucian arrived back at


    his manor. Then, he made his way to Este’s bedroom as soon as he got home just like how he had


    promised her.


    To his surprise, he found the child still awake. She watched him enter indignantly without saying a


    word. Lucian frowned. “What are you angry about this time?”


    “You’re back sote!” Esteined. I would love it if Daddy spent all night with Ms. Jarvis, but he


    was with Ms. Pearson. I dislike her! Counting in the travel time, it would not take him more than an hour


    to make it back.


    Lucian’s brows twitched at the child’sint. The child had neverined when I was out all


    night caring for Roxanne. It was obvious that both women were given very different treatment.


    “I ran into Mr. Pearson and Ms. Walker,” he exined patiently to the child while suppressing his


    exasperation. Este’s cheeks remained puffed with displeasure.


    Lucian knew the child would not be deterred from speaking with him about Roxanne, so he did not


    bother exining further.


    Este was still considering how to talk to her father, but his reply never came.


    However, she was not going to give up that easily after spending all night mulling over it.


    Then, Este steeled herself to begin, “I don’t want Ms. Pearson to be my mommy.”


    Lucian agreed with an indifferent expression. “I know.”


    “I want Ms. Jarvis!” she added quickly, staring at her father.


    Este’s reaction did not surprise Lucian.


    His brows furrowed, and his gaze at his daughter turned grave.


    “Don’t be mad at Ms. Jarvis, please, Daddy?” Este begged forlornly.


    Lucian fell silent for a long time before standing up from the bed.


    “Daddy!” The child reached out to grab his shirt when she thought her father was going to leave.


    Lucian merely stood on the spot. His gaze fell onto her little hand.


    Though Este knew her father had always amodated her, it seemed to her that he had be


    really angry this time.


    Aware of that thought, Este let go of her grip with an aggrieved expression on her face.


    “You promised me, Daddy.”


    What’s more, he was the one who suggested it. Now Daddy is going back on his word.


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    Lucian’s gaze softened at the sight of the child being close to tears.


    Several secondster, he leaned over and caressed her headfortingly.


    Pursing her lips, Este avoided his gesture.


    Helplessness shed across Lucian’s eyes.


    “There are no guarantees when ites to rtionships. I need to think through this.”


    Well, just think about that woman’s attitude toward me.


    Without giving the child the opportunity to speak, Lucian leaned over, tucked her in, and turned to


    leave.