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.

perfunctory reply. "Since you're the host, it's right that

when silence descended

gave Jack an awkward look, for she intended to leave

she and Jack could still talk about

that the former had arrived, they would

had no desire to continue

hers, he easily guessed what was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break the silence, he said, "Jessica, didn't you mention

I was befuddled after getting stuck in the traffic for so long. The fact that I'm supposed to apologize to Ms. Jarvis over dinner almost slipped

her glass at Roxanne. "I had 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

was evident that Jessica was pressuring her

would only drink when it was

Jessica was supposed to apologize instead of putting

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