Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1746 There Shall Be A Reckoning

Lucian grabbed her wrist just as she was speaking and planted a kiss on her lips before she could react.

Roxanne was dazed for a moment, but soon enough, she yielded to his kiss, leaning into his embrace.

Her acquiescence surprised him momentarily, but Lucian snapped back after a short pause and kissed her so passionately that it took her breath away.

Amidst the kiss, Roxanne opened her eyes slightly and saw her best friend's back from the window of the ward door. In a flush of embarrassment, she struggled to break the kiss.

Lucian pulled away as she wished but still hugged her tight in his arms.

When Roxanne saw the usually-stoic man so overtaken by the fear of losing her, she felt bad for making him worry, so she let him hold her.

By the time he finally let her go, there was no longer any trace of perturbation on his face.

you for everything you did,” Roxanne said apologetically, noticing how worn-out

are okay. I will settle this score with all those who

when she heard those words, but realization dawned a

the back of her

up earlier had perplexed her, but she had not thought

matter, she figured Lucian must have gone to

Lucian apologized with a frown and a hint of lingering worry

not want Roxanne to think

concern, for she would never have guessed back then that there would come a

that she was not angry, she

she voiced, changing the topic, “how are things with Jack now? You have to be more careful. He's a cunning man, so I'm worried he might have something else up

more than