Mission To Remarry

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.”

smile on their

felt lower in status compared to them, so he lagged a few

gripped Colby’s heart as he observed the good-natured conversation between

admirer, silently looking up at Roxanne from

knew she didn’t lack impressive men in her life, from Larry to Lucian and now

Damaris treats Roxanne, he would grant his blessings without

gaze darkened, and his fingers balled into

want to be one of the extraordinary men surrounding Roxanne, standing

Galloway.” Hector turned

of his thoughts and composed himself before catching up to them, although he was mindful to walk a half-step behind them as a sign

took a seat when they arrived at the restaurant, and Hector suddenly spoke. “There’s another reason why I