Chapter 1241

“Aubree!”

Frieda only regained consciousness after Aubree stormed out. A loud slam echoed from downstairs. Frieda rushed to the balcony and saw Aubree speeding away. The sight clenched her fists in frustration. I came here to prevent Aubree from acting recklessly! she thought. Instead, I've given her the idea of confronting Roxanne. If she goes there alone, there will surely be trouble!

Frieda raced downstairs and pursued Aubree's car, which was heading toward Roxanne's house. Meanwhile, Roxanne and the children were oblivious to the events unfolding at Aubree's. Roxanne was preparing lunch in the kitchen.

“Mommy, will Mr. Farwell have lunch with us today?” Benny asked eagerly from the kitchen doorway. The children, aware of Lucian's daily visits, felt a comfortable familiarity with him.

Roxanne paused, realizing how close Lucian and the children had become. Their closeness had led the children to assume Lucian's presence at their meals was commonplace.

“Can you ask Mr. Farwell to bring me a small cake?” Benny amended his request.

Roxanne smiled. “I don’t know. You can call Mr. Farwell and ask him.”

Benny’s eyes lit up. He excitedly grabbed his smartwatch to call Lucian. Archie and Estella waited expectantly.

Before Benny could find Lucian's number, the doorbell rang. Assuming it was Lucian, arriving early as usual, the children rushed to answer it.

Their smiles faltered when they opened the door. Aubree's gaze swept over them, her fury intensifying upon seeing Estella behind Archie and Benny.

“Essie, come home with me.” She offered a strained smile, giving Estella a chance before her composure failed.

A chill ran down Estella's spine at Aubree's expression. The young girl recoiled in fear, hiding behind Archie and Benny. Aubree's outstretched hand paused, her expression hardening.

After a moment, she retracted her hand and glared. “Where is Roxanne?”

The children eyed her warily. “Mommy isn’t home. Don’t come here anymore.” They began to close the door.

Aubree forcefully pushed it open and strode inside. The children, powerless to stop her, watched as she entered the living room.

“Roxanne, you bitch! Come out now!” Aubree shrieked.

Aubree searched the living room, then moved toward the other rooms, looking for Roxanne. In the kitchen, Roxanne heard the commotion. Her heart sank as she emerged to see the children clustered around a furious Aubree, clearly intent on causing a scene.