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

“How are you so

constricted as her

so. How could he say something like that? Isn’t he

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

now, Lucian was merely looking for a mother Estella would

Aubree might still be under consideration.

cold at that thought.

the energy to care for one more child. I’m sure Ms Pearson will do a great job

“I’ve said everything I need to say. If there’s

reached out and grabbed

about to speak

toward the direction of the sound instinctively

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