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?”

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she was alone and expressed

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

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

Roxanne glanced at Lucian.

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

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

and reminded her, “All right, then. If something crops up, remember to give

Roxanne agreed.

call ended,

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

it take for the car to

he was doing.

out to call the

call was answered

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