The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1152

Roxanne shuddered in fright. "That's enough!"

Lucian's dangerous tone of voice terrified her

Nonetheless, he wasn't about to let her off. "Wouldn't becoming Essie's mother make you feel more at ease?"

Her chest felt tight, and she had difficulty breathing upon his words.

This wasn't the first time Lucian had asked her that question, but her answer remained the same.

This round was no different

She gritted her teeth and pulled away. "You're overthinking things. I care for Essie because I feel bad for how much she relies on me. That's it."

of this when she learns that you care

but that doesn't mean I must become her mother. After all, I don't intend on taking advantage of you, and

"How are you so sure that

as

How could he

courting her flashed through

till now, Lucian was merely looking for a mother

mean Aubree might still

cold at

Farwell. I already have Archie and Benny. I don't have the energy to care for one more child. I'm sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist on finding a mother she would

her eyes and kept her emotions under control. "I've said everything I need to say. If there's nothing else, I will take

darkened. He reached out and grabbed

to look at him. She was about to

turned toward the direction

stop behind hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the vehicle