Mission To Remarry

Chapter 1152

Roxanne shuddered in fright.

"That's enough!"

Lucian's dangerous tone of voice terrified her.

Nonetheless, he wasn't about to let her off.

"Wouldn't becoming Essie’s mother make you feel more at ease?"

Her chest felt tight, and she had difficulty breathing upon his words.

This wasn't the first time Lucian had asked her that question, but her answer remained the same.This round was no different.

She gritted her teeth and pulled away.

"You're overthinking things.I care for Essie because I feel bad for how much she relies on me.That's it."

Lucian closed in.

what Essie would think of this when she learns that you care for her only because you

when she heard him.She

but that doesn't mean I must become her mother.After all, I don't intend on taking advantage of you, and

Lucian's eyes darkened.

so sure that I

saying what I think he's

like that? Isn't he getting married to Aubree soon? The words Lucian had spoken to her when he was courting her flashed through her mind, and she suddenly thought of

was merely looking for a mother Estella

would mean Aubree might still

cold at that

Benny.I don't have the energy to care for one more child.I'm sure Ms.Pearson will do a great job

and

say.If there's nothing else,

darkened.He reached out and grabbed her wrist

to speak up when an ear-piercing honk sounded.She turned toward the