Chapter 631

Roxanne stood outside the kindergarten for some time before she could recover from her trance. Putting away the tickets. she got into her car and headed back to the research institute.

Just as she arrived at the office, Jack gave her a call. “The date has been decided; it’s tonight. Is that fine with you?”

Hearing those words, Roxanne, whose mind was still in a mess, was slightly taken aback. It took her some time before she recalled what Jack had said when he had come over yesterday.

We’re probably going to meet those doctors we’re collaborating with tonight. On the other end, after not getting an answer from her, Jack urged, “Ms. Jarvis? Is anything the matter? Is that not an appropriate timing?”

 

Only then did Roxanne snap out of her thoughts. “It’s nothing. I’m free. I’ll arrive on time tonight.”

Though Jack found her reaction a little strange, he did not probe further since they were holding the conversation over the phone. He merely left her some reminders before concluding the call.

Because of the incident that morning, Roxanne seemed to be absent-minded for the rest of the day.

the banquet to attend that night. Out of respect for the

since it was about time, she received

sounded. the second the call

“At home. What

go and

probably also one of the doctors we’ll be

possibility, she pulled a smile and turned him down. “No need. I’ll head over myself. See you at the

I heard from Mr. Damaris that you hurt

while they were discussing collaboration matters two days ago. Larry had intended to visit Roxanne, but he had not been able to make time

would be attending the banquet that night as well. Larry thus proposed to pick her up, as he was afraid. it

response, Larry did not insist any further and agreed to

headed downstairs and drove toward the banquet venue.

immediately halted their conversation and approached her with at

a smile. Jack nodded gently

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