Chapter 1033

Mary was like Frances' last hope. "Please, what should I do? Lucian isn't cooperating." Mary was shocked. The boy still refused to accept his new teacher, even after all this time. It was nighttime, and Lucian was walking toward the yard. It was so dark outside that the boy could easily disappear into the shadows. Mary ran after him and scooped him up in her arms. "Lucian, sweetie, what's wrong with you?" He squirmed in her arms, trying to get away. He didn't want her anymore. "I want Aunt Phoebe back!" Frances came closer as Mary tried to calm him down. "Lucian, didn't your dad tell you she's not coming back?" Lucian responded with a loud scream and started crying even harder. He was the family's most treasured member. If all this stress started to affect his health, Mary knew she'd be in trouble. "Please, Lucian, stop crying! Please!" Lucian bawled so hard that the veins on his forehead were showing, and his voice was getting hoarse. It seemed like he wouldn't stop until he s