Mission To Remarry

“Let's go for a walk outside,” Lucian suggested after pocketing his phone.

Roxanne assumed he didn't like the interior of the pasta restaurant. She didn't ponder over his request and nodded obligingly.

After they paid for their meal, Lucian got up and took Roxanne's suitcase. They then walked out of the restaurant.

As they strolled along the street, surrounded by the mountains, Roxanne and Lucian felt the temperature was just right despite it being past noon. Although the sun should be shining brightly, the foliage provided ample shade to keep the heat at bay.

Roxanne might be in a hurry to head to Jadeborough, but she couldn't help but relax in such an environment.

“Do you like it here?”

Lucian's expression softened when he discovered that she seemed relaxed.

Roxanne's lips curled as she nodded. “When I first went overseas, I had the privilege of accompanying Professor Lambert on a number of excursions to the mountains, where we would search for herbs. Later, I had to stay in the lab. novel ebook I do miss the feeling of being out in the wilderness but never had the chance to do so again.”

Lucian's eyes dimmed as conflicted feelings rose in his heart.

deal of hardship, but it appeared that she had

beautiful?” Roxanne stared at him, her eyes sparkling

was momentarily dazed. He quickly regained his composure and gave a brief

this town

most important thing was that she loved

some time until Roxanne realized it was pretty late. Concerned, she demanded to

I'm afraid we'll have to spend the night here. There is no hotel

fished his phone out to call the

sorry to say that something came up while they were delivering the part. I've already

don't want to hear any excuses. Just tell me when it can

done by today.”

brows drew

Roxanne gave his sleeve a careful tug. “Forget it. Let's get someone

to send someone

her meaning. His eyebrows furrowed once again as

out her phone to contact