The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1765 What Is His Motive

"Got it. I'll be more careful around her," Roxanne concurred with a smile, knowing that her best friend was merely warning her for her own good.

Only then was Madilyn satisfied. In no time, the two of them chatted about other things, the atmosphere very much relaxed.

Meanwhile, Jonathan had just finished handling Jack's matter and returned to the Queen family from the police station.

The instant he stepped in the door, he was greeted by the sight of his sister sitting on the couch, watching television distractedly and glancing in the direction of the door every so often. As soon as Frieda spotted him, her expression changed, and she greeted him enthusiastically.

"I've seen the news and learned that Jack has been arrested, Jonathan. So, Roxanne has probably regained consciousness as well, right?"

In response, Jonathan bobbed his head. "Yeah. She regained consciousness last night. We'd been busy with Jack's matter, so we hadn't the time to tell you about it."

thanks to his sister engaging Peregrine's services that Roxanne could wake up from

right for him to notify

would be chagrined, but unexpectedly, he

about it, his sister's meaningful voice drifted into

played a pivotal role in the

she was

imperceptibly, and he felt a touch

contribution was crucial in the matter this time. Hence, it's only natural for Lucian to thank her. Even so, she should let him take the initiative to offer her a token of appreciation. How could she ask for it herself? Moreover, her help toward Roxanne is, in a sense, an atonement for the foolish things she did in the

Old Mr. Lomax to help. I spent tremendous effort to save Roxanne. No matter what I did in the past, I don't owe

once, Jonathan's expression darkened.

willing to save her, but not me! Even if she had saved Grandpa previously, the medicinal herbs we gave her were more

"Shut up!"

as black as thunder. Scrutinizing his sister, he proceeded to demand, "Tell me the truth. How did you get Old Mr. Lomax to help? Did you really find his contact on the Internet? Or was it the credit of the

that Peregrine's contact information could be obtained so