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."

what Essie would think of this when she learns that you care for her only because you feel bad for

do like Essie, but that doesn't mean I must become

"How are you so sure that

constricted as

think he's saying? If that's so. How could he say something like that? Isn't he

to her when he was courting her

till now, Lucian was merely looking for

mean Aubree might still

eyes turned cold at

sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist on finding a mother she would like, even if

her eyes and kept her emotions under control. "I've said everything I need to say. If

He reached out and grabbed

was about to speak up when an ear-piercing honk

direction of

next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the vehicle with