Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1152

Roxanne shuddered in fright. “That’s enough!”

Lucian’s dangerous tone of voice terrified her

Nonetheless, he wasn’t about to let her off. “Wouldn’t becoming Essie’s mother make you feel more at ease?”

Her chest felt tight, and she had difficulty breathing upon his words.

This wasn’t the first time Lucian had asked her that question, but her answer remained the same.

This round was no different

She gritted her teeth and pulled away. “You’re overthinking things. I care for Essie because I feel bad for how much she relies on me. That’s it.”

Lucian closed in. “I wonder what Essie would think of this when she learns that you care for her only because you feel bad for her.”

“I do like Essie, but that doesn’t mean I

are you so sure that I

pupils constricted as her heart

I think he’s saying? If that’s so. How could he say something

her when he was courting her flashed

merely looking for a mother Estella would like.

might still

cold at that thought.

already have Archie and Benny. I don’t have the energy to care for one more child. I’m sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist

and kept her emotions under control. “I’ve said everything I need to say. If there’s nothing else, I will take

darkened. He reached out and grabbed

to look at him. She was about to speak

the direction of the

stop behind hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the