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

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

darkened "How are you so sure

pupils constricted as her

could he say something like that? Isn't he getting married to

spoken to her when he was courting her flashed

merely looking

might still be

cold at

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

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

out and grabbed

him. She was about to speak up when an ear-piercing honk

toward the direction of

next thing she knew, Aubree stormed