Mission To Remarry

Roxanne was moved by his words but remained hesitant. “Perhaps, but I lack enough knowledge of cancer to support the research on an anti-cancer medicine.”

Over the past few years, she had been more focused on researching how to treat patients through acupuncture. She simply didn't know enough about medicinal herbs to be confident in developing an anti-cancer medicine.

Sensing her worries, Jack said, “I won't lie. Only a few medical books kept in the Damaris residence touch on this research. However, the reason the research in those books was halted was due to technical issues at the time. It was also these books that inspired me.”

Roxanne's eyes glinted upon hearing that. If I can take a look at those books, perhaps I'll get some inspiration, too. Then again, those books are properties of the Damaris family. I don't know if he's willing to lend them to an outsider.

“The books about traditional medicine I lent you in the past were a part of that collection. If you're interested, I can lend you the whole set.”

she thought about something and inquired, “Is it really okay for

a few techniques they wouldn't share with

why Roxanne was overjoyed when Jack taught her Root Thirteen and why she was skeptical about his

anything from you, can I? Indeed, there's a

She frowned. I have a bad feeling

anyone else to learn. If you want to, you'll have to sever your relationship with Dr. Lambert as his apprentice and join the Damaris family.” As though he was afraid she wouldn't agree, he added, “The content of these books isn't something an ordinary apprentice can

Roxanne's position probably would've accepted Jack's condition without hesitation after listening to his tempting

prestigious families tended to have a few

from her teacher. Even if she severed her relationship with Harvey at that moment, she