Mission To Remarry

Afterward, Roxanne visited a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Perhaps she had wolfed down her food too fast or was exhausted from work, as Roxanne fell into a daze and nearly fainted at the entrance.

Luckily, one of the restaurant employees grabbed her in time and helped her to regain her footing. After saying thanks, Roxanne headed back to the research institute.

She felt rather unwell for the rest of the afternoon. Yet, she pushed herself to complete all the required tests on the medicinal herbs.

It was already nightfall when Linda came to check on her.

“Dr. Jarvis, is there anything else I can help you with?”

Linda followed the distinctive work culture from abroad and adhered strictly to the working hours. She would not take the initiative to work overtime if it was not necessary.

Before knocking off, she would usually check on Roxanne if she was still in the research institute. If the latter did not need her help, Linda would leave work first.

Roxanne shook her head and said, “Nope, I'm about to leave as well.”

Right before walking away, Linda noticed Roxanne's pale face. “Are you suffering from work fatigue, Dr. Jarvis?”

“Perhaps. It's a busy period for me, but things will be fine once the

scrutinized her intently.

“If the medicinal herbs are all good to go, I can take care of the rest. You should rest at home

Yet, in the end, she rejected Linda's offer. “It's okay, I'm fine. Don't

her to the

her out of the research institute.

got out, Roxanne saw Lucian waiting

the moment he saw her coming out.

flashed him a polite smile before leaving.

Why didn't you tell me earlier...”

Linda left, Roxanne felt slightly lightheaded and swayed on

grabbed her by the

she knew she was unwell. Despite that, she tried to keep calm so as not to make Lucian worry. “It's nothing serious. I overworked myself lately, but I'll be fine after getting some rest.”

her intently.

he said with a gloomy look on his face, “You don't look well.”

recalled Linda saying the same thing too.

I really look

she was met with his gaze, and she