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 me to read them? Don't those books

prestigious families tended to have a few techniques they

taught her Root Thirteen and why she was skeptical about his proposal to

grinned. “I can't hide anything from you, can I? Indeed, there's a condition you need to fulfill if

She frowned. I have a bad feeling about

was afraid she wouldn't agree, he added, “The content of these books isn't something an ordinary apprentice can access. Old Mr. Damaris

position probably would've accepted Jack's condition without hesitation after listening

to have a few techniques

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