The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1622 Fallen Sick

Afterward, Roxanne visited a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Perhaps she had wolfed down her food too fast or was exhausted from work, as Roxanne fell into a daze and nearly fainted at the entrance.

Luckily, one of the restaurant employees grabbed her in time and helped her to regain her footing. After saying thanks, Roxanne headed back to the research institute. She felt rather unwell for the rest of the afternoon. Yet, she pushed herself to complete all the required tests on the medicinal herbs.

It was already nightfall when Linda came to check on her.

"Dr. Jarvis, is there anything else I can help you with?"

Linda followed the distinctive work culture from abroad and adhered strictly to the working hours. She would not take the initiative to work overtime if it was not necessary. Before knocking off, she would usually check on Roxanne if she was still in the research institute. If the latter did not need her help, Linda would leave work first. Roxanne shook her head and said, "Nope, I'm about to leave as well."

Right before walking away, Linda noticed Roxanne's pale face. "Are you suffering from work fatigue, Dr. Jarvis?"

getting worried. "If the medicinal herbs are all

end, she rejected

Linda's hand and ushered her to the door. "Come on, let's leave together. I'm ready to call it a day." Linda said

they got out, Roxanne saw Lucian waiting for her by the

moment he saw

him a polite smile

didn't

left, Roxanne felt slightly lightheaded

quickly strode toward her and grabbed her by the arm.

to make Lucian worry. "It's

with a gloomy look on his face, "You don't

Linda saying the

really look that

with his gaze,

I'm a doctor myself, so I