"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.

she was gone, Jack turned toward Roxanne. "Are

of them barely ate and the

wondered what sort of wine had Jessica ordered. Although she only had a

anyway, as the children should be home by now. I can't let them wait up for me."

the stairs upon leaving the restaurant, Roxanne accidentally

it and turned around to catch her in the nick of

Roxanne murmured

flashed a

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

way home, a black sedan followed

focused on Roxanne, Jack didn't notice the car

jam had cleared, it took them less than ten minutes to reach Roxanne's

for not inviting

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

a smile, Roxanne alighted

go back in that Jack drove leisurely back to

the two boys beamed and rushed

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