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

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

let Mr. Damaris become our

I are work partners, nothing more. He's like the others you've met when we

on the children's hearts had finally been lifted

relief now that

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

as long as you're aware of your mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me anything next time

children agreed to that. Then Roxanne

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

I gave them some medicine and told them to get some rest." Jack

right. We'll

bother convincing her any further and assented