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.

when she was up to

was occupied with finding a medicinal herbs company for the research institute when

are you going to let Mr. Damaris become our daddy?" Benny blurted

understood the children's concerns. She did not know 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." She locked her eyes on both Benny and Archie

finally been lifted as they

let out a sigh of relief now that Benny and

the time and seeing that it 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. I'll be back soon. We'll go out

apologized to Roxanne once more. "We're sorry for scaring you just now,

Don't hesitate to tell me anything next time and don't pretend to

that. Then Roxanne turned to make her

the couch downstairs. He got to his feet at the sight of her and asked, "How

some medicine and told them to get some rest." Jack inclined his head

all right. We'll just come back

bother convincing her any further and assented at