Aurora Walton and Lucas Carter novel Chapter 1749

Because she couldn’t let herself drift into Lucas’ warm harbor, only to end up cut off from the world and burying every bit of talent she had.

If that really happened, she wouldn’t be any different from dead weight.

“You don’t have to worry. If I need help, I’ll come to you. You’ve already seen it—I’m willing to seek you out when it comes to my family. That alone shows I’m ready to take that step toward you.”

“That’s a very good start.”

Lucas lifted the corner of his mouth and leaned closer, settling down beside her.

“I hope one day you’ll rely on me completely.”

He took her hand and pressed it into his palm, his gaze softening as he looked at her delicate fingers.

“I don’t want that.”

Aurora pulled her hand free, her expression changing.

“Why not?”

Lucas genuinely didn’t understand what the problem was.

In his mind, he was only trying to help.

What was wrong with wanting to spare his wife from hardship?

She deserved better—he wanted her to stay home, rest, and take care of herself.

All the stress of making money could fall on him.

“Because I don’t want to lose touch with the world, and I don’t want to rely on you for everything. If you’re working that hard, I’ll worry about you too.”

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