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.”

hastily pasted a smile on their faces

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

good-natured conversation between Roxanne and Jack and

admirer, silently looking up at Roxanne

knew she didn’t lack impressive men in her

Damaris treats Roxanne, he would grant his blessings without hesitation if Jack were to

gaze darkened, and his fingers balled into fists by his

I want to be one of the extraordinary men surrounding Roxanne, standing shoulder to shoulder with her or even making her look up

Hector turned to

although he was mindful to walk a half-step behind

at the restaurant,

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