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.

this, Aubree became visibly crestfallen. "Lucian, have you really not figured out why I argued with my dad?

as mild as it was before. "You're not going to want to hear what

Lucian turned around and

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

want to cause any more of a scene than necessary only because of the kindness the Pearsons had once shown him and the fact Aubree had just been kicked. out

he barely managed to walk two steps when he felt someone grab his

same impassive attitude, he turned

Aubree's face was a mix of pleading and determination as she continued, "At the end of

angrily. "Aubree, let me go. while

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

moment was practically tangible. Just as she was about to meet his lips,

eyes still shut, Aubree was caught off guard as she was abruptly pushed away. She staggered back a few steps

in Lucian's

love you, Lucian! I was kicked out of the house because of you, but you brought me to a

"You'd better not have any thoughts you shouldn't have. Did you think we'd