Lucian was filled with hatred at the mention of Aubree. “Do you know why Essie resents her?”

Stunned, Sonya explained at once, “Is it because of what Aubree did to Essie? Didn’t she explain it to us already? She didn’t do it on purpose and was only worried about Essie’s safety. It only happened under desperate circumstances. Moreover, she regrets her action and has apologized to us about it.”

Just as she finished, she turned the tables on him. “As for you, you have gone ...