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,

“How are you

pupils constricted as her

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

her when he was courting her flashed

Lucian was merely looking for a mother Estella would like.

might still be

turned cold at that

to care for one more child. I’m sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist on

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

darkened. He reached out and grabbed her

at him. She was about to speak up when

direction of the sound

behind hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the vehicle with

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