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."

smiled sympathetically with a nod. "It's understandable for problems to arise when you have

of them. "What are you talking about? My old ears didn't

pasted a smile on their faces and hurried

in status compared to them, so he lagged a few steps

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

always just an admirer, silently looking up at

men in her life, from Larry to Lucian and now

would grant his blessings without hesitation if Jack were to be with her! His gaze darkened, and his fingers balled into fists by his

shoulder with her or

snapped out of his thoughts and composed himself before catching up to them, although he was mindful to

of them took a seat when they arrived at the restaurant, and

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