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."

she learns that you

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

darkened "How are you so sure that

pupils constricted as her

How could

her flashed through her mind, and she suddenly thought of

was merely looking

Aubree might still be

eyes turned cold at

to care for one more child. I'm sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for

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

eyes darkened. He reached out and grabbed

to look at him. She was about to speak up when

direction

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