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.”

Essie, but that doesn’t mean I must become her mother. After all, I don’t intend on taking advantage of you, and I believe you

are you so sure that I don’t?”

pupils constricted as her heart shook.

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

Lucian had spoken to her when he was courting her

Lucian was merely looking for a mother Estella would

mean Aubree might still be under

cold

say something so misleading. Mr. Farwell. I 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 on finding a mother she

I need to say. If

and grabbed her wrist

him. She was about to speak up when

toward the direction of the sound

hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the vehicle with a grim expression