Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 1226

go home by myself. I’ve already caused you much trouble for yesterday,” Roxanne rejected politely.Lucian sounded calm. “Essie is at your place. I want to see her.”Since he had spelled things out so clearly, Roxanne could no longer refuse his offer.The two got out of the elevator and walked to the hospital’s entrance when it started to drizzle.The light rain dispelled the sweltering heat. Many people on the road walked in it calmly.Roxanne decided to brave the rain and run to the parking lot too.To her surprise, Lucian grabbed her by her waist as soon as she lifted her foot.Halting in her tracks, Roxanne instinctively looked at him and wanted to break free from his grip.“You just recovered, so you’re still weak. It’s best to avoid the rain.”Lucian frowned slightly, and his deep voice sounded beside her ear.Roxanne felt his breath on the side of her ear and a wave of numbness that came with it. She couldn’t help but be in a daze.By the time she snapped back to reality, Lucian was holding tightly onto her waist as they walked into the rain.Lucian covered their heads with his coat as they strode toward the parking lot.Seeing Lucian’s profile, Roxanne couldn’t help but think of how he took care of her yesterday. A warm feeling surged in her heart, and she couldn’t take her eyes off his face for a long time.“Watch your step.” Lucian turned around suddenly and looked at her.When their eyes met, Roxanne felt her