"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.

turned toward Roxanne. "Are you hungry? Do

them barely ate and the

what sort of wine had Jessica ordered. Although she only had a small glass, the after-effects were

her head with a frown. "It's fine. I should head back earlier anyway, as the children should be home by now. I can't let them wait up for

they went down the stairs upon leaving the restaurant, Roxanne accidentally

and turned around to catch

murmured before retracting

flashed a smile.

the car one after the other, Jack-who

way home, a black sedan followed them from

Roxanne, Jack didn't notice

cleared, it took them less than ten

so forgive me for not inviting you in," Roxanne

a casual nod. "You should hurry back in. As for Archie and Benny's

a smile, Roxanne alighted and headed

saw her go back in that Jack

moment Roxanne stepped through the door, the two boys beamed and rushed up to

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