The Abandoned Wife (Lucian)
Chapter 1050

Chapter 1050 Just A Look

With that, Lucian strode out of the Farwell main residence with Estella in his arms. Sonya was fuming as she watched her son take Estella away just like that, but there was nothing she could do about it.

As Lucian drove home, he glanced at the rearview mirror, where Estella sat quietly in her car seat. Her eyes were still red and swollen from crying, and she clung tightly to her stuffed animal. Lucian's heart ached seeing her like this, and he resolved to make things right.

When they arrived home, Lucian carried Estella inside and gently set her down on the couch. He crouched down to her eye level, his expression softening. "Essie, I want you to know that you're safe here. You don't have to go back to Grandma's if you don't want to."

Estella nodded slowly, her small hands gripping the stuffed animal even tighter. "I don't want to go back, Daddy," she whispered.

Lucian's heart broke a little more at her words. He pulled her into a gentle hug. "You won't have to, sweetheart. I'll make sure of it."

Over the next few days, Lucian arranged for a tutor to come and teach Estella at home. He also made sure that James, the trusted psychologist, was available for regular sessions. Gradually, Estella began to settle into her new routine, though she still had moments where she would retreat into herself.

One evening, as Lucian was working late in his study, he heard a soft knock on the door. "Come in," he called out, looking up from his papers.

The door opened slowly, and Estella peeked her head in. "Daddy, can I stay with you for a while?"

Lucian smiled warmly and gestured for her to come in. "Of course, Essie. Come here."

She walked over to him, clutching her stuffed animal, and climbed onto his lap. Lucian wrapped his arms around her, feeling the weight of her small body against his. They sat like that for a while, neither of them speaking, just taking comfort in each other's presence.

"Daddy, do you think Mommy will ever come back?" Estella's voice was barely above a whisper, and Lucian could hear the hope and fear intertwined in her question.

He sighed, knowing that he couldn't give her the answer she wanted. "I don't know, Essie. But no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you. I promise."

Estella nodded, seeming to accept his answer for now. She nestled deeper into his arms, and Lucian felt a sense of peace wash over him. He knew that the road ahead wouldn't be easy, but as long as he had Estella by his side, he was ready to face whatever challenges came their way.

As days turned into weeks, Estella's condition slowly improved. She started to open up more during her sessions with James, and her tutor reported that she was making good progress with her studies. Lucian made sure to spend as much time as possible with her, doing everything he could to make her feel loved and secure.

One afternoon, as they were playing in the garden, Estella looked up at him with a shy smile. "Daddy, thank you for taking care of me."

Lucian felt a lump form in his throat, and he pulled her into a tight hug. "You're my little girl, Essie. I'll always take care of you."

In that moment, Lucian realized just how much his daughter had come to mean to him. She was his world, and he would do anything to protect her and make her happy. As he held her close, he made a silent vow to never let anything or anyone come between them again.