The Abandoned Wife

Soon, the police arrived.

Colby was then escorted into the police car by the police.

Before leaving, he glanced back over his shoulder and took a long look at Roxanne.

Roxanne merely held his gaze for a second before she promptly averted her eyes.

Truth be told, she didn't quite know how to face the man.

At the sight of her avoiding his gaze, Colby gave a bitter chuckle that dripped with self-deprecation. He cooperatively got into the police car.

Thereafter, the police car sped away.

Cayden also departed after taking his leave from Lucian.

Following that, Roxanne and Lucian were the only ones left at the entrance of the research institute.

the woman beside him in

Are you still unwilling to believe

gaze. She said nothing, but the look in her eyes spoke

overturning one's long-time perception toward someone wasn't something that could

a gaze in the direction where the police car had

frown marred Lucian's countenance. "Even now, you

worked with me for many years. Besides, I

heart, and if I had realized his feelings for me earlier, perhaps all this wouldn't have happened. My thinking was too simple. He's an outstanding doctor, but he's been my deputy all

pair of arms gathered her into a cool embrace without

hand stroked

that, Lucian's baritone voice drifted into her ears. "This isn't your fault. He was the one who strayed from the path. No

really loves you, he wouldn't be able to bring himself to hurt you. He did many things to sabotage you, so he only has himself to blame for the consequences he's bearing today. Pushing all the blame on you was

was caught. Unfortunately, there was already no turning back for him. Hence, he could only use

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exactly did he do all

she couldn't

about anything

believed that he