Mission To Remarry

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

Aubree heard that, her eyes lit up, and she ventured, “Is it

request to stay the night at the manor, Lucian

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

immediately contacted

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

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

the whole, those words could be

merely fulfilling his obligations as the host.

doorstep, he probably wouldn’t even have bothered to inquire about

the man kept

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

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

on having the family

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

passed