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 you're the host, it's right that we wait for

had barely spoken when

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

Jessica wasn't around, she and Jack could

arrived,

no desire to continue

easily guessed what was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break the

I'm sorry. I was befuddled after getting stuck in the traffic

"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!"

in Roxanne's eyes, as it was evident that Jessica

would only drink when it was absolutely

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

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