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.”

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

you so

pupils constricted as

could he say

spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through her

looking for a mother Estella

Aubree might

eyes turned cold

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,

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

reached out and

about to speak up when an ear-piercing

turned toward the direction of

thing she