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,

even had a meal privately with Roxanne. They seemed

too. Hmm, I didn’t expect

that

abruptly darkened.

is something the

the phone, they exchanged pleasantries until she got into the car. Then, she took

chortle, “Why are you acting so distant toward me? Can’t I call you even if

her side, Roxanne had loosened up quite a bit. Smilingly, she answered, “Of course, you can. However, I’m sure most people wouldn’t call this early in the morning just

did not know about her schedule. After all, Roxanne would usually be sending the kids off to kindergarten or on the

topic. “I called to arrange a time to meet as I

meet up during lunch hour. Are you alright to meet near my

Larry promptly agreed.

during the call.

research facility. When she saw the

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