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

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

Mr. Damaris become our daddy?" Benny blurted

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 intensely. "Both of you need not worry. I'll ask for your opinions first if I ever have any plans

the children's hearts had finally been

out a sigh of relief

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

once more. "We're sorry for

your mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me anything next time and don't pretend to be

that. Then Roxanne turned to

sitting on the couch downstairs. He got to his feet at the

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

right. We'll just

convincing her any further and