The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1374

"Let's go for a walk outside," Lucian suggested after pocketing his phone.

Roxanne assumed he didn't like the interior of the pasta restaurant. She didn't ponder over his request and nodded obligingly.

After they paid for their meal, Lucian got up and took Roxanne's suitcase. They then walked out of the restaurant.

As they strolled along the street, surrounded by the mountains, Roxanne and Lucian felt the temperature was just right despite it being past noon. Although the sun should be shining brightly, the foliage provided ample shade to keep the heat at bay.

Roxanne might be in a hurry to head to Jadeborough, but she couldn't help but relax in such an environment.

"Do you like it here?"

Lucian's expression softened when he discovered that she seemed relaxed.

she nodded. "When I first went overseas, I had the privilege of accompanying Professor Lambert on a number of excursions to the mountains, where we would search for herbs. Later, I had to stay in the lab. I do miss the feeling of being out in the wilderness but never had

conflicted feelings

that Roxanne had experienced a great deal of hardship, but it appeared that she had

beautiful?" Roxanne stared at him,

was momentarily dazed. He quickly regained his composure and gave a

this town

thing was that she loved

until Roxanne realized it was pretty late. Concerned, she demanded to know the progress of the

I'm afraid we'll have to spend the night here. There is no hotel

fished his phone out

that something came up while they were delivering the part. I've already urged-" Before he could finish, Lucian cut in unhappily, "I don't want to hear any excuses. Just tell me when it can be

afraid it won't be done by today." The mechanic sounded

brows drew

about to lash out at the mechanic, Roxanne gave his sleeve a careful tug. "Forget it. Let's get

call Jack to send someone here

her meaning. His eyebrows furrowed once again as he ended the