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,

a meal privately with

too. Hmm, I didn’t expect them to be

At that realization,

abruptly darkened.

something the

exchanged pleasantries until she got into the car. Then, she took the initiative to

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

Smilingly, she answered, “Of course, you

be sending the kids off to kindergarten or

hearing that, Larry stopped the small talk and changed the topic. “I called to arrange a time to meet as I

pondering for a moment, 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

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

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