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.

since she had the banquet to attend

she was ready to leave her house since it

sounded.

baffled. “At home. What

“I’ll go and

his words. Larry is probably also one of the doctors we’ll be working

pulled a smile and turned him down. “No need.

heard from Mr. Damaris

they were discussing collaboration matters two days ago. Larry had intended to

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

her response, Larry did not insist

time the call ended, it was almost time. Roxanne headed downstairs and drove toward the banquet venue. Larry and Jack were chatting away at the entrance of the venue after their

their conversation and approached

a smile. Jack nodded gently as a form of

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