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?”

period for me, but things will be

her intently.

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

that, Roxanne hesitated for a few seconds. Yet, in the end, she rejected Linda's offer. “It's okay,

grabbed Linda's hand and ushered her to the door. “Come on, let's leave together. I'm ready to

nothing and followed her out of

Lucian waiting for her by the car.

the moment he

polite smile before leaving.

you tell me earlier...”

left, Roxanne felt slightly lightheaded and swayed

quickly strode toward her and grabbed her

unwell. Despite that, she tried to keep calm so as not to make

her intently.

later, he said with a gloomy look on

the same

look that

looked up, she was met with his gaze, and she