The Abandoned Wife

Just as Roxanne ended the call, someone knocked on her door.

When she opened it, she saw Lucian standing outside.

His eyebrows remained furrowed as though he didn't expect her to open the door that quickly.

"What's the matter?" Roxanne was puzzled. "Have you taken care of your matters? It's about time for you to leave, right?"

Slowly, his eyebrows relaxed. "Almost. I was wondering if you want me to drive you to the nursing home."

In reality, he just wanted to ensure she didn't speak with Jack for too long.

Upon recalling Jack's words, Roxanne said, "Thanks, but I don't need to visit the nursing home today. The elderly with serious illnesses had received their examinations yesterday, so all that's left today are the healthy ones."

still waiting at home, and Horington's branch requires my assistance. Most importantly, if we keep staying here, it'll be

wanted to agree to that, but she was concerned there would be accidents at the nursing home, so she thought about it and refused. "You can return first if you're in a hurry. I think I'll go back

eyebrow, he gazed at

explained resignedly, "I'm worried that I missed someone with a serious condition yesterday. If the doctors there spot any today, I'll be able to head over there in time to treat them.

he nodded. "I'll keep you

natural

"I brought you here, so I should be the one to bring you back. Besides, I don't have anything important going on

know he's only waiting for me. Still, it'll probably be boring to wait in the hotel for half a day if nothing happens in the nursing home. How

we won't get bored, and I can still respond

Lucion nodded.

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very much enjoyed listening