The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 723

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.

her a perfunctory reply. "Since you're the host, it's right that we wait for

when

as to what to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward look, for she intended

Jessica wasn't around, she and Jack

had arrived, they would have

Roxanne had no desire to

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

Roxanne a knowing glance. "Ah, I'm sorry. I was befuddled after getting stuck in the traffic for

too much to drink the other night, Ms. Jarvis. 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 empty glass to

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

only drink when it

apologize instead of putting her in

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