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.

instant, Lucian dropped his hand off her. “It’s

lit up, and she ventured, “Is

her request to stay the night at the manor, Lucian cut

here and check her over,” Lucian

Catalina immediately contacted the family

make another try, but

have to go to the hospital. Stay still and

could be considered

fulfilling his obligations as

he probably wouldn’t even have bothered to inquire about my

realization, she couldn’t help recalling how the man kept

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

already sat down on the couch next to her. Right then, he was checking

that he planned on having

the hotter. Yet, she was also aware that it wasn’t a good time

hour passed before Sonny finally