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."

closed in. "I wonder what Essie would think of this when she learns that you care for her only because you feel

teeth and met his eyes. "I do like Essie, but that doesn't mean I must become her mother.

are you so sure

pupils constricted as her

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

Lucian had spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind, and she suddenly thought

looking

might

turned cold at that

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 like, even if it

"I've said everything I

reached out and grabbed her wrist

was about

direction of the

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