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

“How are you so sure that I don’t?”

as her heart shook.

he’s saying? If that’s so. How could he say

to her when he was courting her flashed

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

mean Aubree might still be under consideration.

turned cold at that thought.

I’m sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist on

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

darkened. He reached out and grabbed

at him. She was about to speak

the direction of the

rolled to a stop behind hers. The next thing she