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.”

heart fell when she heard him. She gritted her teeth and met his eyes. “I do like Essie, but that doesn’t mean I must become her

are you

constricted as her heart

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

he was courting her flashed

till now, Lucian was merely looking for a mother Estella would

might

turned cold at

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

eyes and kept her emotions under control. “I’ve said everything I need to say. If there’s nothing else, I

darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist

at him. She was about to speak up when an

the direction of the

hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree