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?”

her car broke down halfway. novel ebook She didn't mention Lucian

alone and expressed

explained gently, “I'm fine. The car is being repaired, and I believe it

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

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

was lowered as he focused on eating his pasta. He didn't seem

think it will be done soon. You should hurry up and treat the elderly people. I'll join

reminded her, “All right, then. If something crops

Roxanne agreed.

the call ended, she grew

assumed that they were swamped with work. She felt compelled to go

it take for

stopped what he was doing. “Let

pulled his phone out

call was

Lucian's question. “I understand that you're in a hurry, and we're doing everything we can. Your speedometer needs to be replaced, but unfortunately, we don't have the same model in

up. “How much