Frieda stood rooted to her spot as she looked at Jonathan and Lucian leave. She was stunned for a while before regaining her senses and hastening toward Aubree’s ward.
She had to hear Aubree’s answer in person.
Frieda was halted by Jonathan’s subordinate, who was stationed outside the ward’s entrance. “Ms. Queen, Mr. Queen forbade you from coming close.”
She glared at him angrily. “Get lost! I’m just going in to say a few things. I’ll come out the moment I’m done talking.”
With that, she made to stride into the room.
Jonathan’s subordinate was caught in a difficult position, standing before Frieda and blocking her way forward. Still, he didn’t dare to lay a finger on her and could only watch as she pushed the door open and walked into the room.
“Aubree!”
Frieda impatiently wanted c
