A faint scowl appeared on Lucian's face. Just when he wanted to speak, the sound of a ringtone interrupted the awkward atmosphere between them. Roxanne averted her gaze apathetically and took out her phone from her bag. When she glanced at the caller ID, she saw that it was Larry calling.

At that, she secretly sighed with relief. Larry's phone call came to my rescue!

After nodding toward Lucian, Roxanne picked up the phone and walked to her car.

This time, Lucian did not try to stop her.

Walking past Lucian, Roxanne could feel herself easing up.

Meanwhile, Lucian recalled the caller ID on Roxanne's phone while staring at her retreating figure. If I remember correctly, that man even had a meal privately with Roxanne. They seemed to have had a good time, too. Hmm, I didn't expect them to be so close.

realization, Lucian's expression abruptly

is something the

the phone, they exchanged pleasantries until she got into the car. Then, she

replied with a chortle, "Why are you acting so distant toward

course,

sending the kids off to kindergarten or on the

stopped the small talk and changed the topic. "I called to arrange a time to meet as I have something to give you. What time are you free?

meet up during lunch hour. Are you alright

Larry promptly agreed.

confused about what Larry had said during the call. I wonder

up her work and walked out of the research facility. When she saw the GPS location sent

her things, she quickly

arrived, Larry was already there waiting

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