The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 854 Feign Ignorance

Roxanne caressed Benny's and Archie's heads. "I'm sorry, but I have important work that requires immediate attention. Both of you have heard that the company is going to be seized shortly. I have to take a

trip there no matter what."

The two children stared at the ground in sullen silence.

They knew how important work meant to her.

However, they still detested the fact that she would be spending time with Jack in the process.

Roxanne felt apologetic yet confused as she took in the children's reluctant looks.

was up to her neck

of complaint when she was occupied with finding a medicinal herbs company for the research

going to let Mr.

whether to be amused or upset as she assured them, "Mr. Damaris and I are work partners, nothing more. He's like the others you've met when we were overseas."

children's hearts had finally been lifted as they

out a sigh of relief now that Benny and

was getting late, Roxanne got to her feet and patted Benny's and Archie's heads affectionately. "I'd better get going, or it'd affect my work. Both of you, wait for me at home.

once more. "We're sorry for

aware of your mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell

that. Then Roxanne turned to make her

feet at the sight of

recalled the children's words. "They might have gotten a cold last night. I gave them some medicine and told them

all right. We'll

convincing her any further