The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 700 Voluntarily Apologizing

Roxanne snapped out of it and typed out a reply: Thank you, but it's what I should have done. We will be working together in the future, so you shouldn't be so courteous every time. Jack smiled guardedly and replied: Indeed, it won't happen again. A rustling sound came from upstairs as soon as he sent the text.

He pocketed the phone, and his gaze shot up to see a middle-aged man guiding Hector down the stairs in slow, measured steps, both of them engrossed in a conversation.

The man's presence made Jack frown, but he was a product of his upbringing, so he greeted politely, "Grandpa, Mr. Hightower." That man was Stephen Hightower, Jessica's father.

back home. The only possibility is to plead in favor of Jessica after the mess she

night's events. Hector and Stephen turned to look in his direction when he spoke. "You're

frown drew Jack's brows together, and he nodded at

interrupt you by summoning you back abruptly." Stephen's words of concern conveyed his apology. With Hector present, Jack decided not to escalate the situation and only

your grandpa call you home after Jessica told me things between both of you are tense.

What could possibly put a strain on your relationship? Both of you can

that night.

brow as

she caused that night was nothing but a mere annoyance to me, but Roxanne suffered

and continued, "Jessica mentioned that there was another lady involved,