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."

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

it was only right for him

chagrined, but unexpectedly, he did

it, his sister's meaningful voice drifted

played a pivotal role in the matter,

words, she was claiming

brows creased imperceptibly, and he felt

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

expression turned resentful. "You know how difficult it was to convince Old Mr. Lomax to help. I spent tremendous effort to

darkened. "What are you

the medicinal herbs we gave her were more

"Shut up!"

did you get Old Mr. Lomax to help? Did you

not believe that Peregrine's contact