The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 686

As the elevator approached the top floor, the doors slowly opened.

Lucian immediately returned to his senses. Upon stepping out of the elevator, the sight of the dimly lit corridor made him frown a little.

Aubree quietly followed him from behind.

When they arrived at the doorway, Lucian inserted the keycard and opened the door for her. He stopped and looked at her indifferently, waiting for her to enter the room herself.

Aubree paused, turning to look at the person beside her. She was silently asking why he was not going inside.

"You'll have to make do with this for the next few days. I'll try to talk things through with Mr. Pearson. Maybe I can make him calm down and see reason," said Lucian coldly. He had deliberately turned a blind eye to her questioning expression.

really not figured out why

to want to hear what I have to say right now. I

this, Lucian turned around and

looks slightly unhinged. I'm not sure what she's going to do

more of a scene than necessary only because of the kindness the Pearsons had once shown him and the fact Aubree

walk two steps when he felt

same impassive

you stay and keep me company?" Aubree's face was a mix of pleading and determination

hissed Lucian angrily. "Aubree, let me go. while I still have a measure of calm. I'm

care less anymore. In the face of Lucian's rage, she still refused to back down. Instead, she became emboldened and tugged at the hem of his clothes to close the gap between them. With her eyes shut, she leaned in to

practically tangible. Just as she was

pushed away. She staggered back a few steps before falling to

your mind?" The chill in Lucian's voice

her senses. With bloodshot eyes, she looked at him and said, "I-I love you, Lucian! I was kicked

better not have any thoughts you shouldn't have. Did you think we'd still have a