Subsequently, she got to her feet and regained her composure before heading to the restaurant next door.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Upon entering the restaurant, Jessica gave her two guests an apologetic look.

Her arrival brought a sense of relief to Roxanne and Jack who responded with a faint smile. "It's all right. Please take a seat."

Nodding in acknowledgment, Jessica sat down beside them. However, at the sight of the untouched food on the table, she looked at them in surprise. "Didn't I ask you to start first? Why did you wait for me? I'm really sorry that the food is now cold."

Since Roxanne didn't know Jessica that well, she simply broke into a cordial smile.

a perfunctory reply. "Since

had barely spoken when

as to what to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward look,

she and Jack could still

arrived, they would

no desire to continue wasting

was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break the silence, he

in

Therefore, I hope that you'll excuse my behavior. This toast is a symbol of my apology!" No sooner had she spoken than she downed her glass of wine in a single gulp. After that, she showed her

conflicted look in Roxanne's eyes, as it was evident that Jessica was pressuring her into reciprocating

only drink when

supposed to apologize instead of putting her in another difficult

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