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."

wonder what Essie would think of this when she learns

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

darkened "How are you so sure

as her heart

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

was courting her flashed through

now, Lucian was merely looking for a mother

would mean Aubree might still be under

turned cold

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

under control. "I've said everything I need to say. If there's nothing

reached out and grabbed her

him. She was about

toward the direction of the

behind hers. The next thing she knew, Aubree stormed out of the vehicle with