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.

children didn't mind when she was up to her neck

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

going to let Mr. Damaris

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."

the children's hearts had finally

relief now that Benny and Archie

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

be obedient and apologized to Roxanne once more. "We're sorry for scaring you

as long as you're aware of your mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me anything next time and don't pretend to be sick again.

Roxanne turned to make her

couch downstairs. He got to his feet at the sight of her and

grin as she recalled the children's words. "They might have gotten a cold last night. I gave them some medicine and told them to get some rest." Jack inclined his head slightly. "If that's the case, you need not trouble yourself. I can

right. We'll just

bother convincing her any further and