The Abandoned Wife

Roxanne put down her fork at the thought of being able to receive some guidance from those prominent figures. After taking the invitation card, she expressed her gratitude. "Larry, thanks for being so

thoughtful. I truly look forward to it!"

Her current image resembled a child who had received candy.

Larry's eyes sparkled with happiness as he found it rare to see her being that eager. "You're welcome. Previously, you left in a hurry after performing surgery on one of the elders in my family. Thus, I wasn't able to thank you properly. Every day, my elders will nag me to treat you to a meal as they felt very bad about it. Therefore, you can treat this as a token of gratitude."

Roxanne was filled with anticipation about attending the medical conference. When she heard his comment, she nonchalantly smiled at him. "I was in a hurry to pick up my kids. Besides, I just did what's within my capabilities."

After that, she queried in concern, "By the way, how is that elderly faring? I didn't have the chance to conduct another body check-up after the operation that day."

the general ward after the surgery the day after. All he needs now

any credit, Roxanne merely smiled and changed the topic. "You're the one getting invited to this

medical field. Coupled with his family background, those medical experts thought highly of him.

for herself, she was a nobody whose name might be unheard of by those

her appearance would lower the standards of

words. "You had studied under Professor Lambert for so many years. Do you still see yourself as that same nobody in the past who just went overseas? Those experts might not have heard of your

flash of joy passed

woman rubbed her nose as she

so accustomed to being humble that she almost forgot that Janet, the other name she used, had some reputation

accept your offer." Roxanne chuckled

supposed to

invitation card that the conference will take place tomorrow afternoon. What time should

eyes intensified. "Tomorrow morning. Both of us can get some rest upon reaching. We will be able to make it on time before the conference begins. Also, there will still be time