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."

think of this when she learns that

when she heard him. She gritted her teeth and met his eyes. "I do like Essie, but that doesn't mean I must become her mother. After all, I don't intend on taking advantage of

darkened "How are you so sure that I

pupils constricted as her heart

could

had spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through

now, Lucian was merely looking for a

mean Aubree might

eyes turned cold at

child. I'm sure Ms Pearson will do a great job caring for Essie if you insist on finding

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

eyes darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist with great

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

turned toward the direction

rolled to a stop behind hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of