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.

Lucian dropped his hand off her. “It’s likely a

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

finish her utterance with her request to stay the night at the manor, Lucian

check her

acknowledgment, Catalina immediately contacted

try,

to the hospital. Stay still and sit

words could be considered

his obligations

I hadn’t taken a tumble at his doorstep, he probably wouldn’t even have bothered to inquire

the man kept Roxanne

resentment surged within her. The expression on her face grew considerably

other hand, had already sat down on the couch next

clear that he planned on

she was also aware that it wasn’t a good time for her to

passed before