Mission To Remarry

They were slurping their pasta when Roxanne's phone rang.

Roxanne's gaze shifted to the caller ID on her phone before she shot a quick, apprehensive look at Lucian. It was clear she was unsure whether to answer or not.

Sensing her gaze, Lucian immediately knew who it was. “It's Jack, isn't it?”

Roxanne nodded. “I told him I might be late, so he's probably calling to find out what happened. I'll head out to answer it.”

She got up, ready to leave.

However, Lucian stopped her. “You can answer it here. It's related to work, anyway.”

In other words, he was saying that Roxanne had no reason to hide from him if it was a work call.

Roxanne returned to her seat and answered the call. “Mr. Damaris.”

Jack's tired voice rang out. “I'm sorry. I was busy with the medical consultation and just got a chance to look at my phone. What happened?”

car broke down halfway. novel ebook She

assumed she was alone and

The car is being repaired, and I believe it will be ready

concerned. “Do you need help? Should I ask someone

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

he focused on eating his pasta.

treat the elderly people. I'll

then. If something

Roxanne agreed.

call ended, she

sounded exhausted, so she assumed that they were swamped with work. She felt compelled to go there to

it take for the

he was doing. “Let

pulled his phone out to call the

was answered

in a hurry, and we're doing everything we can. Your speedometer needs to be replaced, but unfortunately,

“How much longer will it