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.”

She gritted her teeth and met his eyes. “I do like Essie, but that doesn’t mean I must become her mother. After all, I don’t intend on taking advantage of you, and

“How are you so sure

pupils constricted as her heart

saying? If that’s so. How could he say something like that? Isn’t he getting married to Aubree soon?

words Lucian had spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind, and she suddenly

till now, Lucian was merely looking for a

Aubree might still be under consideration.

turned cold at

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

said everything I need to say. If there’s nothing

eyes darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist with great

She was about to speak up when an ear-piercing honk

turned toward the direction of the sound instinctively

next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of