The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1373

They were slurping their pasta when Roxanne's phone rang.

Roxanne's gaze shifted to the caller ID on her phone before she shot a quick, apprehensive look at Lucian. It was clear she was unsure whether to answer or not. Sensing her gaze, Lucian immediately knew who it was. "It's Jack, isn't it?"

Roxanne nodded. "I told him I might be late, so he's probably calling to find out what happened. I'll head out to answer it."

She got up, ready to leave.

However, Lucian stopped her. "You can answer it here. It's related to work, anyway."

In other words, he was saying that Roxanne had no reason to hide from him if it was a work call.

Roxanne returned to her seat and answered the call. "Mr. Damaris."

Jack's tired voice rang out. "I'm sorry. I was busy with the medical consultation and just got a chance to look at my phone. What happened?"

her car broke down halfway.

alone

car is being repaired, and I believe it will be ready soon. You don't

"Do you need help? Should I ask someone to pick you

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

as he focused on eating his pasta. He didn't seem

done soon. You should hurry up and treat the elderly people. I'll join you after I've arrived," Roxanne rejected his offer calmly.

Roxanne agreed.

ended, she grew

so she assumed that they were swamped with work. She felt

long will it take for the car

what he was

pulled his phone out to call the

was

we don't have the same model in our workshop. But we've already

scrunched up. "How much longer

answered, "At least half an hour. I'm already urging