The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 446

Early the following morning, Roxanne saw the message Larry had sent last night as soon as she awakened. It read: Are you free tomorrow? How about a meal together? She mulled over her work that day before texting back: At noon, then. We'll have lunch near the research institute.

On the other end of the phone, Larry promptly agreed.

As soon as it was noon, Roxanne received a call from Larry.

"Have you finished your work? I'm waiting for you at the research institute gates." Larry's voice rang out the instant she answered the call.

Roxanne happened to be discussing a recent project with Colby. When Colby saw her taking the call, he timely halted the conversation and waited at the side.

Hearing that Larry had already arrived, Roxanne reflexively glanced at Colby, who was standing across from her. Then, she murmured apologetically, "Please wait for a while, Larry. I've got something to wrap up on my end. You can come in and wait."

with a chuckle. "It's okay. I'll just wait for you at the gates. Take your

she hung up the phone and continued speaking to Colby about

the work at the research institute had long

talked for quite a bit, the handover of the work at the research institute finally

things, but the man commented with a chuckle, "I've been with the research institute for a long time, and I've also been handling things with you all this while. You don't have to worry. Just leave everything

Roxanne hesitated for a

than I have. And ever since I came over, we've been handling things together.

be going to

her handbag and waited

few ate in the cafeteria. Instead, they mostly patronized restaurants outside. Colby was no

dithered for several seconds, knowing that he would

he ultimately fell into step with her after a brief hesitation. The

at the gates when she arrived

moment he