The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 824 It Is My Fault

Hector exchanged a few pleasantries with Roxanne, and the conversation went back to business as she led Hector and Jack to visit a few sites.

The tour of the research institute was nearly finished at noon, and they adjourned to the restaurant where she had made a reservation.

Jack sidled up to Roxanne soundlessly after they exited the research institute and asked in concern, "You mentioned that you had to attend to family matters. What were they, if you don't mind my asking? The Dr. Jarvis I know would never show up late to an appointment."

She smiled slightly, her lips compressed. "It's nothing, just a temper tantrum by Archie and Benny."

her answer and smiled sympathetically with a nod. "It's understandable for problems to

"What are you talking

their faces and hurried

felt lower in status compared to them, so he lagged a few

emotion gripped Colby's heart as he observed the good-natured conversation between Roxanne and

always just an admirer, silently looking up at Roxanne from a

knew she didn't lack impressive men in her life, from Larry to Lucian and now

how Old Mr. Damaris treats Roxanne, he would grant his blessings without hesitation if Jack were to be with her! His gaze

jealous. I want to be one of the extraordinary men surrounding Roxanne, standing shoulder to shoulder with her or even making her look up to me. "Hurry up, Dr. Galloway." Hector turned

thoughts and composed himself before catching up to them, although he was mindful to walk a half-step behind them

seat when they arrived at the restaurant, and Hector suddenly spoke. "There's another reason why