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.”

met his eyes. “I do like Essie, but that doesn’t mean I must become her mother. After all, I don’t

you so sure that I

constricted as

he saying what I think he’s saying? If that’s so. How could he say something like that? Isn’t he getting

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

Lucian was merely looking for a mother

might still be under consideration.

turned cold at that

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 would like, even if it is for

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

darkened. He reached out and grabbed

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

the direction of the sound instinctively

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