"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.

was gone, Jack turned toward Roxanne. "Are you hungry?

barely ate and

woozy, wondered what sort of wine had Jessica ordered. Although

question, she shook 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 me." Naturally, Jack didn't

the stairs upon leaving the restaurant, Roxanne

and turned around to catch her in the

Roxanne murmured before retracting

flashed a smile.

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

way home, a black sedan followed them from

attention entirely focused on Roxanne, Jack didn't notice the car

took them less than ten minutes to

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

Archie and Benny's

him with a smile, Roxanne

go back in that Jack drove leisurely back

the two boys beamed and rushed up to her

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