In the first couple chapters of Bleak House, Esther is really just thrown around due to circumstances. She appears to have no agency, or at least doesn't exercise it. Perhaps this is because of how she was raised and doesn't have a high enough opinion of herself to make her own choices, but I find it surprising that she is moved around like cattle without any consultation. For being the result of an undesired pregnancy, she does seem to luck out some with her circumstances, but her godmother made sure to leave her with the knowledge that her birth was a mistake and that she would have that shame for the rest of her life which is not an easy knowledge to carry around. It'll be interesting to see how things turn out for Esther and if she can start making choices for herself regarding her life, occupation, and living situation.