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.

"Since you're the host,

barely spoken when silence descended upon the

to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward

around, she and Jack could still talk about the

former had arrived, they would

no desire to continue wasting

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

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

and raised 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

conflicted look in Roxanne's eyes, as it was evident

only drink when it

supposed to apologize instead of putting

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