Chapter 824 It Is My Fault

Hector exchanged a few pleasantries with Roxanne, and the conversation went back to business as she led Hector and Jack to visit a few sites.

The tour of the research institute was nearly finished at noon, and they adjourned to the restaurant where she had made a reservation.

Jack sidled up to Roxanne soundlessly after they exited the research institute and asked in concern, “You mentioned that you had to attend to family matters. What were they, if you don’t mind my asking? The Dr. Jarvis I know would never show up late to an appointment.”

She smiled slightly, her lips compressed. “It’s nothing, just a temper tantrum by Archie and Benny.”

Jack didn’t question her answer and smiled sympathetically with a nod. “It’s understandable for problems to arise when you have kids at home.”

Hector turned toward both of them. “What are you talking about? My old ears didn’t catch it.”

on their faces

with Jack and felt lower in status compared to them, so

as he observed the good-natured conversation between Roxanne and Jack and Hector’s admiration for

was always just an admirer, silently looking

men in her life, from Larry

Roxanne, he would grant his blessings without

his fingers balled into fists by

Roxanne, standing shoulder to shoulder with her

turned to give him

his thoughts and composed himself before catching up to them, although he was mindful to walk a half-step behind

them took a seat when they arrived at the restaurant, and Hector suddenly spoke. “There’s

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