The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1076 Become Her Mother

"No longer related?" The sarcasm in Lucian's eyes intensified. "This is all wishful thinking on your part."

Roxanne's frown deepened. I'm stating the facts! Why is that wishful thinking? It was Lucian who used me all the while, and now he's with Aubree. How are we related to each other now?

As though reading her mind, Lucian said icily, "You may be right, but do you think Essie will give up on you when you treat her this well?"

Roxanne was left speechless.

Lucian concluded, "You are responsible for giving her false hope, which led to her committing that act, and you don't even know that."

Hearing that, Roxanne couldn't stop doubting herself.

right. I keep saying I want to sever ties with him, but when Essie cries, I can't help but feel guilty and give in and shower my love on her. When she's around, Lucian and I will inevitably

that's the case, I'll do what you and Mrs. Farwell want. I won't interfere in Essie's matters

act of showing concern for Estella to be insincere just a moment

on Estella so easily, he couldn't help but feel

to sense

couldn't

ponder over the

head snapped up warily. "What are

Lucian held her chin and forced her

each other that she could feel his breath on her cheeks. In fact, they looked

fists. "Mr. Farwell, what are you doing? Let me

Lucian became, and the more forcefully

regarded her coldly. "You do things as