Mission To Remarry

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

eyes darkened “How are you so sure

as her heart

How could

to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind,

looking for a mother

mean Aubree might still be

cold at that thought.

Archie and Benny. I don’t have the energy to care for one more child. I’m sure Ms Pearson will

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

He reached out and grabbed

to look at him. She was about to speak up

the direction of the sound instinctively

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