Leaving The Country After Divorce

Chapter 824 It Is My Fault

Hector exchanged a few pleasantries with Roxanne, and the conversation went back to business as she led Hector and Jack to visit a few sites.

The tour of the research institute was nearly finished at noon, and they adjourned to the restaurant where she had made a reservation.

Jack sidled up to Roxanne soundlessly after they exited the research institute and asked in concern, “You mentioned that you had to attend to family matters. What were they, if you don’t mind my asking? The Dr. Jarvis I know would never show up late to an appointment.”

She smiled slightly, her lips compressed. “It’s nothing, just a temper tantrum by Archie and Benny.”

Jack didn’t question her answer and smiled sympathetically with a nod. “It’s understandable for problems to arise when you have kids at home.”

Hector turned toward both of them. “What are you talking about? My old ears didn’t catch it.”

on their faces and hurried to walk

status compared to them,

the good-natured conversation between Roxanne and Jack and

just an admirer, silently looking up at

lack impressive men in her life, from Larry to Lucian

Old Mr. Damaris treats Roxanne, he would grant his blessings without hesitation if Jack were to be

fingers

men surrounding Roxanne, standing shoulder to shoulder with her or even making her

Galloway.” Hector turned to give him

up to them, although he was mindful to walk a half-step behind them as a sign of

when they arrived at the restaurant, and Hector suddenly spoke. “There’s