Chapter 751: Take Good Care of Essie

During the drive to his office, Lucian glanced at his daughter in the rearview mirror, his brows furrowed. "I'll take her there," he murmured. He'd initially planned to ask Cayden, but Estella's current state suggested Cayden would struggle to manage her.

He immediately called Cayden, who answered promptly. "Mr. Farwell, what time will you arrive?" Lucian frowned. "Postpone the morning meeting." Cayden was taken aback; the meeting was crucial. Lucian added, "An hour's postponement will suffice. I'm dropping Essie off." Cayden quickly agreed, accustomed to Lucian prioritizing Estella.

After the call, Lucian turned the car around and headed towards Roxanne's.

Aubree, following in a taxi, felt a slight easing of her anger when Lucian initially seemed headed to his office. However, his abrupt U-turn stiffened her. Though unfamiliar with Roxanne's address, she suspected his destination. A wave of realization washed over her. In an icy tone, she instructed the driver, "Keep up with that car!" He readily complied.

Lucian's car stopped before Roxanne's house. He escorted Estella out and rang the doorbell. He was met almost immediately, likely due to a prior call.

Roxanne, surprised to see Lucian, looked perplexed. "Why are you here? Didn't you say you'd ask Cayden?"

"I think it's best I bring her myself," Lucian explained.

Roxanne, puzzled, looked at Estella and noticed something amiss. Estella usually greeted her enthusiastically; now, she was silent, staring piteously. She seemed to have regressed into her autistic state.

"Essie?" Roxanne's heart ached, fearing a relapse.

Estella, roused by Roxanne's voice, blinked in distress and edged closer. "Ms. Jarvis..."

Roxanne sighed in relief, patting Estella's head. Turning to Lucian, she asked, "What's wrong with Essie?"

Lucian frowned, unsure how to reveal Aubree's move into the Farwell residence. He paused before saying, "I think she'll tell you later."

Roxanne was even more confused. Seeing his reluctance, she didn't press him, simply nodding. Archie and Benny, standing behind her, also appeared worried by Estella's condition.

"I have a meeting," Lucian said quietly. "I'm leaving Essie with you. I'll pick her up this evening."

Roxanne nodded. But as their eyes met, she sensed something unusual in Lucian's demeanor.