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."

we should return home soon," suggested Lucian. The children are still waiting at home, and Horington's branch requires my assistance. Most importantly, if we keep staying here, it'll be hard for me

thought about it and refused. "You

his eyebrow, he

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. So, I want to stay in Jadeborough for

relaxed as he nodded. "I'll

tone was so natural that it stunned

brought you here, so I should be the one to bring you back. Besides,

it'll probably be

thought ended, she suggested, "Since it's still early, let's go shopping and buy some presents for the children." This way, we won't get bored, and I can still respond to anything that crops up in the nursing home on time!

Lucion nodded.

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