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?"

broke down halfway. She didn't

assumed she was alone

explained gently, "I'm fine. The car is being repaired, and I

concerned. "Do you need help? Should

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

lowered as he focused on eating

think it will be done soon. You should hurry up and treat the elderly people. 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

Roxanne agreed.

the call ended,

work. She felt compelled to go there to

it take for the

stopped what he was

phone out to

was answered

the same model in our workshop. But we've already placed

scrunched up. "How much longer will it

I'm already urging them,