Estella stared right at Lucian after she was done talking.

Estella stared right at Lucian after she was done talking. 

She could sense Roxanne, Archie, and Benny’s aversion toward Lucian.

Estella had attributed their aversion to Lucian.

She had been honest with Lucian in hopes that he would reflect upon himself and treat Roxanne, Archie, and Benny better so that they would warm up to Lucian.

Maybe Roxanne would decide to stay then.

At the thought that Roxanne would migrate overseas, the ...