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 you feel

fell 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 you, and I believe

eyes darkened "How are you so sure that I

constricted as

that's so. How could he say

spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind, and

merely looking for a mother

Aubree might still

cold at that

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

lowered her eyes and kept her emotions under control. "I've said everything I

darkened. He reached out and grabbed her wrist

to look at him. She was about to speak

turned toward the direction of the

to a stop behind hers. The next thing she