Frowning, Lucian fell silent for several seconds.
Within several short seconds, the smile slid off Aubree’s face.
Until Lucian’s voice sounded once more.
“Judging by Essie’s demeanor this morning, the relationship between you seemed to have improved by a lot.”
Aubree froze for several seconds at his words before she registered what he said.
It was true that the child had been receptive toward her that morning.
Aside from rejecting her touch, Estella had responded to almost everything she had said.
It was a big improvement compared to before.
“I was the one at fault back then,” Aubree replied with a laugh. “I wasn’t patient enough with Essie. Now that I’m a little more patient, Essie can sense it and responds accordingly.”
“That’s good,” Lucian answered solemnly. “Enjoy each other
