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.

crestfallen. "Lucian, have you really not figured out why I argued with my dad? Is that all you have to say to

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

this, Lucian turned around and

what she's going to do if I

the kindness the Pearsons had once shown him

walk two steps when he felt someone grab his clothes

heart sink. Maintaining the same impassive attitude,

go! Lucian, I'm scared! Won't you stay and keep me company?" Aubree's face was a mix of pleading and determination as she continued, "At the end of the day, we're still engaged!

"Aubree, let me

refused to back down. Instead, she became emboldened and tugged at the hem of his clothes to close the

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

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

mind?" The chill in Lucian's

With bloodshot eyes, she looked at him and said, "I-I love you, Lucian! I was kicked out of the house because of you, but you brought me to a hotel? Have

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