Estella’s resolve wavered at the mention of Lucian.
She had seen how drunk Lucian was the night before and surmised he must have drunk a lot.
I wonder what Daddy was up to.
Aubree delighted at the indecision in Estella’s eyes and continued, “If you don’t want to attend school, I can help put in a word or two when your daddy’s feeling better.”
It was only then that Estella relented and allowed her entry into the room.
Aubree got to her feet to let Estella get dressed while she picked out the clothes she would wear to school.
Once the clothes were selected, she a*sisted Estella to brush her teeth.
Estella gradually began to let her guard down.
Aubree used to threaten her whenever they spent time together.
Estella supposed Aubree wouldn’t try anything since she didn’t seem inclined
