Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 700 Voluntarily Apologizing

Roxanne snapped out of it and typed out a reply: Thank you, but it’s what I should have done. We will be working together in the future, so you shouldn’t be so courteous every time.

Jack smiled guardedly and replied: Indeed, it won’t happen again. A rustling sound came from upstairs as soon as he sent the text.

He pocketed the phone, and his gaze shot up to see a middle-aged man guiding Hector down the stairs in slow, measured steps, both of them engrossed in a conversation.

The man’s presence made Jack frown, but he was a product of his upbringing, so he greeted politely, “Grandpa, Mr. Hightower.” That man was Stephen Hightower, Jessica’s father.

One could only imagine why he would want Grandpa to summon me back home. The only possibility is to plead in favor of Jessica after the mess she made.

he remembered that night’s events. Hector and Stephen turned to look in his direction when he spoke. “You’re home so soon?” Hector glanced at him with a smile, clearly enjoying his conversation with

brows together, and he nodded at Hector. “Why did you call

Stephen. “I hope we didn’t interrupt you by summoning you back abruptly.” Stephen’s words of concern conveyed his apology. With Hector present, Jack decided not to escalate the situation

Jessica told

on your relationship? Both of you can talk it out,

that night. Tell her it doesn’t

his brow as he thought of

nothing but a mere annoyance to me, but Roxanne

and continued, “Jessica mentioned that there was another lady involved, and she said she hopes to