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 care for her only because

him. She gritted her teeth and met his eyes. "I do like Essie, but that doesn't

"How are you

pupils constricted as her heart

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

was courting her flashed through her mind, and she suddenly thought

was merely looking for a mother Estella would

would mean Aubree might

eyes turned cold at

something so misleading. Mr. 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 like, even if

her emotions under control. "I've said everything I need to

darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist with great

turned to look at him. She was about to speak

turned toward the direction

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