The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1016

Chapter 1016 Even A Hairline Fracture Is Worth it

"Sorry, I... was thinking about something earlier, so I accidentally missed the step," Aubree murmured in feigned contrition after Catalina had helped her onto the couch.

Standing behind the two of them, Lucian said nothing to that. Aubree's heart sank, and she hypocritically remarked, "I probably twisted my ankle by accident. Let me rest for a while before going over to Mrs. Farwell's place to tell her about your condition."

Having said that, she acted as though she was afraid that he would worry and flashed him another smile. She initially thought that her comment would garner the man's sympathy.

At the very least, he would allow her to stay over that night. To her disappointment, Lucian merely bobbed his head blithely. Subsequently, he crouched before her.

For a moment, she was at a loss.

A heartbeat later, a sharp pain came from her ankle, upon which her expression instantly changed.

"Does it hurt?" Lucian queried in a deep voice, a hand grasping her injured ankle.

teeth,

the next instant, Lucian dropped his

eyes lit up, and she ventured, "Is it that serious? Then,

her request to stay

Dr. Elswick make a trip here and check her over," Lucian instructed Catalina, shifting his gaze away

Catalina immediately contacted the family

try, but

still and sit

the whole, those words could be considered an

that he was merely fulfilling his obligations as the

he probably wouldn't

help recalling how the man kept Roxanne company for

tidal wave of resentment surged within her. The expression on her face grew considerably grimmer. Lucian, on

on having the family doctor

was also aware that it wasn't a good time for

the matter, Catalina? Who did you say was injured on the

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