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?"

explained that her car broke down halfway.

assumed she was alone and expressed

gently, "I'm fine. The car is being repaired, and I believe it will be ready

concerned. "Do you need help? Should I ask someone to

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

lowered as he focused on eating his pasta.

I'll join you after I've arrived," Roxanne rejected his offer calmly. Jack didn't insist and reminded her, "All right, then. If something crops up, remember to give

Roxanne agreed.

call ended, she grew

with work. She felt compelled to go there to lend them

will it take for the car to be

was doing. "Let me

out to

was answered

understand that you're in a hurry, and we're doing everything we can. Your speedometer needs to be replaced, but unfortunately, we don't have the same model in our workshop. But we've already placed an order for it, and

scrunched up. "How much longer will

half an hour. I'm