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.”

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

you so

pupils constricted as her heart shook.

saying? If that’s so. How could he

to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind, and she

till now, Lucian was merely looking for a mother

mean Aubree might still be

eyes turned cold at that

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

kept her emotions under control. “I’ve said everything I need to say. If

reached out and grabbed her wrist

at him. She was about to speak

turned toward the direction of the sound instinctively

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