A faint scowl appeared on Lucian’s face. Just when he wanted to speak, the sound of a ringtone interrupted the awkward atmosphere between them.

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Roxanne averted her gaze apathetically and took out her phone from her bag. When she glanced at the caller ID, she saw that it was Larry calling.

At that, she secretly sighed with relief. Larry’s phone call came to my rescue!

After nodding toward Lucian, Roxanne picked up the phone and walked to her car.

This time, Lucian did not try to stop her.

Walking past Lucian, Roxanne could feel herself easing up.

Meanwhile, Lucian recalled the caller ID on Roxanne’s phone while staring at her retreating figure. If I remember correctly,

with Roxanne.

didn’t expect them to

At that realization, Lucian’s

abruptly darkened.

is something

the car.

end of the line, Larry replied with a chortle, “Why are you acting so distant toward me? Can’t I call you even

she answered, “Of course, you can. However, I’m sure most people wouldn’t call this early in the morning just

about her schedule. After all, Roxanne would usually be sending the kids off to

hearing that, Larry stopped the small talk and changed the topic. “I called to arrange a time to meet as I have something to give you. What time are you free? Is this afternoon

meet up during lunch hour.

Larry promptly agreed.

about what Larry had said during the call. I wonder

work and walked out of the research facility. When she saw

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