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.

reply. "Since you're

barely spoken when silence descended

what to do, Roxanne gave Jack an awkward look,

Jessica wasn't around, she and Jack could still

former had arrived, they would have to

Roxanne had no desire to continue wasting time

Jack's eyes met hers, he easily guessed what was on her mind. Taking the initiative to break

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

excuse my behavior. This toast is a symbol of my apology!" No sooner had she

conflicted look in Roxanne's eyes, as it was

she would only drink when it was

was supposed to apologize

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