The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 449

Just when Roxanne walked over to the entrance of the research institute, she spotted Colby standing by the gates.

The man was deep in thought, for he didn't even see her coming in. He was leaning against the wall in a trance with his face devoid of expression.

Curious, Roxanne called out to him, "What are you thinking about, Dr. Galloway?"

When her words rang out, Colby was evidently shocked. His brows furrowed, and he snapped back to his senses. Straightening, he swung his gaze at her. "The two of you have finished talking so soon?" Roxanne nodded with a smile. "Larry is also planning to attend the Damaris family's medical consultation. We merely chatted briefly and agreed to go together."

At that, a flash of desolation flitted across Colby's eyes.

When he saw Roxanne with Larry at noon, he had no appetite during lunch. He merely took a few bites before driving back and waiting for Roxanne at the gates. As he was waiting, he subconsciously thought of the gap between them.

attending the medical consultation with Larry, he found the distance between them increasingly

misery within him and nonchalantly flashed Roxanne a smile. "It's good

that he was disappointed because he couldn't attend the Damaris family's medical consultation. She patted his arm in consolation.

her a forced smile. "It's okay. We're both working at the research institute, so

saying that, he hurriedly took his leave from her without waiting for her response and

Nonetheless, she didn't pay it much

met at the research facility in the afternoon, Colby

He was also somewhat distracted

pressure him into staying focused but silently took over

his wits about him. Remembering his performance earlier in the afternoon, he apologized to Roxanne. "I'm sorry I was a bit out of it in

flashed him an understanding smile. "It's okay. Everyone has a time when they're preoccupied with something else. If you need it, you can also talk

his lips, his thoughts indiscernible. "Got it. I'll

they spoke, they left the