The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 688

Meanwhile, Roxanne did not have the slightest clue about what Aubree and her mother were planning.

The whole day had been spent playing with the children and dealing with Lucian. Hence, Roxanne fell asleep the moment she lay down. However, she was awakened by the phone ringing the next day.

In a daze, Roxanne opened her eyes and picked up the phone without looking at who the caller was.

"Ms. Jarvis, are you awake? I've got something that needs your attention."

She barely had time to take a breather when Jack's voice broke the silence.

Roxanne suddenly became alert. Curiously, she asked, "Has something happened?" Roxanne rarely had personal dealings with Jack, so she knew that he was likely calling her for a business or medical issue. Regardless, both

you remember Jamie? That kid from

It was only through Roxanne's intervention that Jamie regained consciousness. Thus, Roxanne had quite

They aren't sure what happened, but Jamie contracted a high fever and has been hospitalized. I figured that since you handled his consultation the last time, you'd be more familiar with the situation. If you have time, can you go and take

"Of course. Which hospital is

be nearby, so I can pick you up along the

you get ready."

hesitated for a brief moment to ponder over

She hurriedly put on a change of clothes

awakened by the sound of Roxanne closing the door. They jolted out of bed to see that their mother was the one rushing downstairs, seemingly in a hurry. The children ran after her, asking, "Mommy? Where are you

She turned around to pat them on the head, replying, "A little boy from the orphanage has fallen ill, so I need to take a look. As for school, I don't think I have the time to drop you off at kindergarten today. I'll