Chapter 72 Mrs. Hurrell Senior Is Sick

Then, Clarissa's gaze fell on Natalie again. "I didn't know you were so close with Star, Ms. Lunsford. Do you drop by often to play with her? Oh, Horatio. How could he put you through such trouble?" Her tone was friendly, yet she spoke as though she were the lady of the house. Natalie understood her underlying meaning and replied calmly, "This is no trouble. I like Star a lot." Clarissa caressed Estella's head. "Star is indeed very adorable." However, Estella frowned. She didn't like it when Clarissa touched her. Clarissa slowly withdrew her hand. Estella's reluctance annoyed her deeply. That darned bastard! However, she quickly returned to her gentle self as though nothing had happened. She softly commented, "Star is quite shy, so it's rare for her to be so close to someone. Horatio is usually up to his neck with work. It's a relief that he has a friend like you to help look after Star. Speaking of which, I should drop by more often to keep Star company too. After all…" She gave