"What's wrong?"

Noticing the grim look on her face, Jack frowned and inquired.

However, Roxanne just waved at him before throwing Jessica a glance.

Did Jessica do this on purpose? Why did she choose such a strong wine for dinner?

Nevertheless, when Roxanne didn't notice anything amiss after drinking it, she wondered if she had been overthinking what was going on.

After downing two glasses of wine, the three of them fell into another awkward silence.

After all, the reason they were gathered was just to hear Jessica's apology.

Cognizant of the tension, Jessica exchanged pleasantries briefly before getting up to take her leave.

gone, Jack turned toward Roxanne. "Are you hungry? Do you want to

barely ate and the food was

Jessica ordered. Although she only had a small

frown. "It's fine. I should head back earlier anyway, as the children should be home by now. I can't

the restaurant,

to catch her in the nick

you," Roxanne murmured before retracting

flashed a smile. "No

car one after the other, Jack-who didn't drink-decided to drive Roxanne home

the way home, a black sedan followed them from a safe

on Roxanne, Jack didn't notice the

traffic jam had cleared, it took them less than

getting late, so forgive me for not inviting you in," Roxanne explained

As for Archie and Benny's presents, I'll hand them over the next time

him with a smile, Roxanne alighted and

until he saw her go back in that

door, the two boys

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