The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 631

Roxanne stood outside the kindergarten for some time before she could recover from her trance. Putting away the tickets. she got into her car and headed back to the research institute. Just as she arrived at the office, Jack gave her a call. "The date has been decided; it's tonight. Is that fine with you?"

Hearing those words, Roxanne, whose mind was still in a mess, was slightly taken aback. It took her some time before she recalled what Jack had said when he had come over yesterday. We're probably going to meet those doctors we're collaborating with tonight. On the other end, after not getting an answer from her, Jack urged, "Ms. Jarvis? Is anything the matter? Is that not an appropriate timing?"

Only then did Roxanne snap out of her thoughts. "It's nothing. I'm free. I'll arrive on time tonight."

Though Jack found her reaction a little strange, he did not probe further since they were holding the conversation over the phone. He merely left her some reminders before concluding the call. Because of the incident that morning, Roxanne seemed to be absent-minded for the rest of the day.

that afternoon, Roxanne ended work about thirty minutes earlier since she had the banquet to attend that night. Out of respect for the doctors, she wanted to

you?" Larry's voice sounded. the second the call

baffled. "At home.

"I'll go

she heard his words. Larry is probably also one of the doctors we'll be working with this

she pulled a smile and turned him down. "No need. I'll head over myself. See you at the

I heard from Mr. Damaris that you hurt

while they were discussing collaboration matters two days ago. Larry had intended to visit Roxanne, but he

he was afraid. it would be inconvenient for her to move around with her injury. "I've recovered. You don't have

her response, Larry did not insist any further and agreed

were chatting away at the entrance of the venue after their arrival. When they saw Roxanne's appearance, they immediately halted their