Meanwhile, having been chased away by Lucian in the afternoon, Aubree arrived at the Farwell residence to look for Sonya.
Sonya thought that there was news of Estella when she saw her and asked anxiously, “Why are you back? Has Essie been found?”
Aubree shook her head dejectedly.
Sonya chided, “Why are you here if Essie hasn’t been found? Why aren’t you helping to search for her?”
Even though she had always favored Aubree, the woman had indeed gone overboard this time.
Aubree answered remorsefully, “Mrs. Farwell, I’d love to help, but—”
“But what?” Sonya asked furiously.
Aubree looked at Sonya with teary eyes, and with a pitiful expression, she replied, “But Lucian blamed me for not taking good care of Essie and asked me to leave. I didn’t want to stay and be a burden to him because
