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,

had a meal privately with

didn’t expect them to be

At that realization, Lucian’s

abruptly darkened.

something

picked up the phone, they exchanged pleasantries until she got into the car. Then, she took the initiative to ask about Larry’s reason

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

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

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

and changed the topic. “I called to arrange a time to meet as I

Roxanne answered, “I’m fine to meet up during lunch hour. Are you alright to meet near my research

Larry promptly agreed.

was confused about what Larry had said during the call. I wonder what he wants to give me. He’s acting so secretive

walked out of the research facility. When she saw the

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