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.

Jack, he gave her a perfunctory reply. "Since

had barely spoken when silence

Jack an awkward look, for she

and Jack could still talk

the former had arrived, they would have to

desire to continue

the initiative

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

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 them and even paused in front of Roxanne to

as it was evident that Jessica was pressuring her into reciprocating with a

she would only drink when it was absolutely

of that, Jessica was supposed to apologize instead of putting her in another difficult

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