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

eyes darkened “How are you so

constricted as her

he saying what I think he’s saying? If that’s so. How could

her when he was courting her flashed through

till now, Lucian was merely looking

Aubree might

turned cold at that thought.

something so misleading. Mr. Farwell. I already have Archie and Benny. I don’t have the energy to care for one more child. I’m sure Ms Pearson will do a great job

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

eyes darkened. He reached out and grabbed

look at him. She was about to speak up when an ear-piercing honk sounded.

the direction

hers. The next thing she knew,