Roxanne wasn’t sure what was going on with herself, but she really didn’t want to be misunderstood by Lucian, especially regarding her relationship with Jack.
After ending her sentence, she gazed at his expression carefully. Her explanation calmed him down, prompting him to withdraw his frigid expression.
“He wasn’t acting differently last night, and I had no conflict with him. I don’t know why he suddenly checked out.” He spoke as though his dispute with Jack last night didn’t happen.
Fearing that she might have misunderstood. him, Roxanne held back from further thinking about the matter and nodded. “Then I’ll give him a call.” Lucian’s eyes darkened as he felt the urge to stop her.
However, he just kept quiet because he believed he should act magnanimously after she explained their relationship voluntarily. After she bade him goodbye, she returned to her room and called Jack. It took a while before he answered the phone. “What’s the matter, Ms. Jarvis?”
Frowning, Roxanne confronted, “The cleaner said you checked out last night.” “Mhm,” said Jack, thinking she was wondering why he had left. To his surprise, she questioned, “What about today’s medical consultation? Are you still going?”
The look in his eyes darkened a little. Despite his displeasure, he still sounded gentle when he answered, “I won’t be going. We spent the past two days checking up on the elderly with severe affliction, so all that’s left are the relatively healthy ones. You can let the other doctors examine them. I’ll head over there if there are any problems.”
Then he sighed. “Also, I was feeling quite tired yesterday, so I wanted to rest today.” He was hinting at Roxanne to ask him about what happened last night.
However, she didn’t catch his intentions and merely said, “Then you should rest well, Mr. Damaris. Don’t worry, I can head over to the nursing home too if any problems pop up.”
Jack was not pleased and he frowned. “Thank you, Ms. Jarvis.”
She didn’t sense the change in his tone and smiled. “It’s what I’m supposed to do.”
“Oh yeah, I recently decided to develop a new medicine, which may require collaboration with your research institute. I look forward to working with you when the time comes, Ms. Jarvis.”
Without hesitation, she agreed passionately. “Sure! Oh, I almost forgot. How are you feeling right now? I remember you drank a lot last night. Do you feel unwell?”
Jack asked probingly, “I was planning to send you back first, but Mr. Farwell insisted on doing it instead. Did he take good care of you?”
“Yes, he did.” She forced herself to answer calmly and tersely as she didn’t want to say anything more than that. Upon listening to her reply, he scowled. Something must’ve happened last night! Why else would she be so unwilling to speak further?
“You should rest if you’re tired, Mr. Damaris. I won’t bother you anymore,” uttered Roxanne nonchalantly. Knowing he shouldn’t say anything else, Jack replied in a deep voice and waited for her to hang up the phone.
Immediately after the call ended, he glowered. If my guess is correct, her attitude toward Lucian has softened! It’s only a matter of time before. they remarry if I keep waiting! I need to do Something.
Just as Roxanne ended the call, someone knocked on her door. When she opened it, she saw Lucian standing outside. His eyebrows remained furrowed as though he didn’t expect her to open the door that quickly.
“What’s the matter?” Roxanne was puzzled. “Have you taken care of your matters? It’s about time for you to leave, right?” Slowly, his eyebrows relaxed. “Almost. I was wondering if you want me to drive you to the nursing home.”
In reality, he just wanted to ensure she didn’t speak with Jack for too long. Upon recalling Jack’s words, Roxanne said, “Thanks, but I don’t need to visit the nursing home today. The elderly with serious illnesses had received their examinations yesterday, so all that’s left today are the healthy ones.”
“Then we should return home soon,” suggested Lucian. The children are still waiting at home, andHorington’s branch requires my assistance. Most importantly, if we keep staying here, it’ll be hard for me to prevent her from interacting with Jack if he shows up.
Initially, she wanted to agree to that, but she was concerned there would be accidents at the nursing home, so she thought about it and refused. “You can return first if you’re in a hurry. I think I’ll go back a little later.” As he knitted his eyebrow, he gazed at her scrutinizingly.
Knowing he had misunderstood something, Roxanne explained resignedly, “I’m worried that I missed someone with a serious condition yesterday. If the doctors there spot any today, I’ll be able to head over there in time to treat them. So, I want to stay in Jadeborough for half a day.”
His expression relaxed as he nodded. “I’ll keep you company.” His tone was so natural that it stunned her. Lucian clarified, “I brought you here, so I should be the one to bring you back. Besides, I don’t have anything important going on right now. I can stick around for a little longer.”
She was touched. He didn’t say it, but I know he’s only waiting for me. Still, it’ll probably be boring to wait in the hotel for half a day if nothing happens in the nursing home. How about….
When her train of thought ended, she suggested, “Since it’s still early, let’s go shopping and buy some presents for the children.” This way, we won’t get bored, and I can
still respond to anything that crops up in the nursing home on time! Besides, we’ll be able to bring some presents back home for the kids. I bet they’ll be happy to receive them.
Lucian nodded. Thus, they packed their bags and checked out before he drove them to the commercial district. On their ride there, they occasionally exchanged a few words in a comfortable atmosphere.
The last time Roxanne came to Jadeborough was six years ago. Many things in the city had changed during those six years, so much so that she found the place somewhat unfamiliar..
Thankfully, Lucian was there to explain patiently what changes had been made to the city, when, and why. She very much enjoyed listening to his commentary.
“I heard from Madilyn that there’s a famous children’s theme park in Jadeborough.” Her tone was filled with regret when she said that. / bet the children would be thrilled to visit that place.
He immediately guessed what was on her mind. with her tone alone. So, he said, “The next time we bring them here, we’ll stop by the place.”
Upon hearing that, Roxanne turned to him. reflexively. It feels like we’re a married couple planning our next trip, but we aren’t because of my selfishness and worries. As a result, the boys still don’t have a father
As she thought about that, a look of remorse. flashed past her eyes. Lucian detected the sudden change in her mood and inquired, “What’s the matter? Are you worried about the elderly in the nursing home?”
Pursing her lips, she squeezed out a smile at him. “It’s nothing. I was just thinking about the children and wondering how they’re doing right now.”
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