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.

not figured out why I argued with my dad? Is that all you

want to hear what I have to say right now. I suggest getting some rest and not overthinking

Lucian turned around and

I'm not sure what she's

not want to cause any more of a scene than necessary only because of the kindness the Pearsons had once shown him

walk two steps when he felt someone

could feel his heart sink. Maintaining the same impassive attitude, he turned

face was a mix of pleading and determination as she continued, "At the end of the day, we're still engaged! Nobody is going to bat an eyelid if

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

Instead, she became emboldened and tugged at the hem of his clothes to close the gap between them. With

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

was caught off guard as she was abruptly pushed away. She staggered back a few steps before falling to

The chill in Lucian's voice was quite

said, "I-I love you, Lucian! I was kicked out of the house because of you, but you brought me to a hotel? Have

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