Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1016 Even A Hairline Fracture Is Worth it

“Sorry, I… was thinking about something earlier, so I accidentally missed the step,” Aubree murmured in feigned contrition after Catalina had helped her onto the couch.

Standing behind the two of them, Lucian said nothing to that. Aubree’s heart sank, and she hypocritically remarked, “I probably twisted my ankle by accident. Let me rest for a while before going over to Mrs. Farwell’s place to tell her about your condition.”

Having said that, she acted as though she was afraid that he would worry and flashed him another smile. She initially thought that her comment would garner the man’s sympathy.

At the very least, he would allow her to stay over that night. To her disappointment, Lucian merely bobbed his head blithely. Subsequently, he crouched before her.

For a moment, she was at a loss.

A heartbeat later, a sharp pain came from her ankle, upon which her expression instantly changed.

“Does it hurt?” Lucian queried in a deep voice, a hand grasping her injured ankle.

Gritting her teeth, Aubree nodded fervently.

the next instant, Lucian dropped his hand off her. “It’s likely a

eyes lit up, and she ventured, “Is it that serious? Then, can

with her request to

make a trip here and check her over,” Lucian instructed Catalina, shifting his gaze

immediately

wanted to make another try, but Lucian’s voice sounded once

might have to go to the hospital. Stay still and sit here to wait for Dr. Elswick to come and

could be considered an

Aubree knew all too well that he was merely fulfilling his obligations as the host. Otherwise, his tone

tumble at his doorstep, he probably wouldn’t even have bothered to inquire about my

she couldn’t help recalling how the man kept Roxanne company for the entire night

two, a tidal wave of resentment surged within her. The expression on her face

couch next to her. Right then, he was checking his

that he planned on having the family doctor deal with her

envy within Aubree blazing all the hotter. Yet, she was also aware

passed