“The medical consultation is going to start next week at the orphanage located on the outskirts of the city. How are your preparations?” The old man was oblivious to what was going on in the younger generation’s minds. He looked at Roxanne with concern in his eyes.
“I’m mostly done with my preparations. I’ve been doing research on congenital diseases among children recently,” Roxanne replied.
After knowing that the recent medical consultations held by the Damaris family were all aimed at children with congenital diseases, Roxanne specifically searched for previous records on the diseases. She even analyzed the medical records of children that the Damaris family had treated. After studying those documents, Roxanne managed to gain more knowledge.
Alfred smiled kindly. “It looks like you’ve put in a lot of effort. However, there’s no need to put too much pressure on yourself. After all, you are Harvey’s student. You should have some confidence in yourself.”
Roxanne nodded obediently.
Alfred then turned to look at Jonathan. “Go and bring me the recommendation letter in the drawer of my study,” he instructed the latter.
Jonathan nodded and got up. Before he walked toward the stairs, he worriedly glanced at Lucian. He was afraid that Lucian would start arguing with Roxanne once he left.
Meanwhile, Alfred was trying to persuade Roxanne to consider Larry. “You’re still young. You shouldn’t be putting your entire focus on work. I heard that Larry would be at the upcoming medical consultation as well. I remember the two of you getting along pretty well during my birthday celebration previously.”
After hearing the old man’s words, Roxanne felt rather speechless.
Alfred seemed to be especially concerned about her love life. First, he suggested that she consider Jonathan. Two days ago, he brought up the representative from the Damaris family, and now, it was Larry. She was rather impressed by the man’s efforts in trying to get her attached.
“You and Larry are quite compatible since you are both practicing medicine,” Alfred emphasized, having put some thought into the situation.
As Roxanne felt bad to reject his suggestion immediately, she looked at the man awkwardly and replied, “I’ll think about it after the medical consultation. That’s all that’s on my mind now. I’m not in the mood to think about anything else.”
Alfred gave the woman a disapproving look before saying, “Even though you can wait, your two kids can’t. They’re still so young. How can they grow up without a dad?”
Seeing how persistent Alfred was, Roxanne’s head was starting to hurt.
Besides, she could feel the surrounding atmosphere getting increasingly tense.
The woman had a crease between her brows as she glanced at Lucian, who was wearing a grim expression, and could feel her temples throbbing.
Just when she was thinking of how to end the topic, Lucian spoke. “Old Mr. Queen, Dr. Jarvis had brought up her kids all by herself all these years. If she really were to find them a dad, she would have to consider it carefully. I don’t think you need to worry about it.”
Alfred frowned when he heard that and sighed. “You’re right. You have it easier than Dr. Jarvis in this aspect. After all, you have Aubree taking care of Essie, and the two o you are also getting married soon. If you know of anyone suitable for Dr. Jarvis, you should introduce him to her.”
Lucian’s eyes darkened. After shooting a glance at Roxanne, he replied curtly, “OK.”
After accidentally meeting Lucian’s gaze and hearing the conversation between the man and Alfred, conflicting emotions welled up in Roxanne’s heart.
On the other hand, Alfred, who was feeling rather satisfied with Lucian’s response, changed the topic back to the medical consultation.
Just then. Jonathan walked down the stairs with the recommendation letter in his hand. When he reached the first floor, he detected the tense atmosphere in the room at once. Having a bad feeling in his heart, he hurried toward Alfred and said, “Grandpa. here’s the recommendation letter.”
After passing the letter to his grandfather, Jonathan cautiously took a quick glance at the two people beside him and noticed that their expressions were obviously darker compared to earlier on.
Roxanne was still smiling a little while discussing matters regarding the medical consultation with Alfred.
However, Lucian was completely expressionless and was exuding a frightening aura.
As Alfred was engrossed in the discussion with Roxanne, he did not notice it.
Jonathan sat down next to his grandfather nervously, feeling confused. He wondered what had happened during the short time he was away.
Roxanne had noticed Lucian casting intermittent glances at her but tried to suppress the uncomfortable feeling in her heart. When the topic of the medical consultation ended, she took the opportunity to take her leave. “Old Mr. Queen, if there isn’t anything else, I shall not disturb you any further. I had intended to check on your condition, but today doesn’t seem appropriate for that. I’ll come again another day,” she said to Alfred.
Without thinking much about it, Alfred handed the recommendation letter to the woman and said goodbye to her after reminding her about some matters.
After watching Roxanne leave, Lucian’s gaze darkened. The next moment, he stood up casually and said, “Old Mr. Queen, I suddenly remembered that I have to settle something at the office. I’m really relieved to see that you’re recovering well. If there’s nothing else, i shall make a move too.”
Alfred furrowed his brows slightly when he heard that. He remembered Lucian telling him that he was free those two days. As such, he found it strange that the man suddenly said that he was busy.
However, Alfred was understanding, knowing that Lucian was responsible for the entire Farwell Group.
“I had wanted to ask you to stay for dinner, but since you’re busy, I won’t keep you here any longer. You should get going now. Work is more important,” Alfred said before continuing earnestly, “Remember to get enough rest and take care of your health.”
Lucian agreed and turned to leave.
When Jonathan saw that his friend was going off, he stood up immediately and followed Lucian. “Wait! I’ll walk you out.”
When the two men left the house, they saw Roxanne, who was already reaching the mansion’s entrance, right away.
Just when Jonathan was about to say something, Lucian was one step ahead of him.
“I know what you want to say. I’ll take note of that.”
After saying that, Lucian strode away immediately without waiting for his friend’s reply.
Jonathan sighed helplessly as he watched Lucian approach Roxanne.
Roxanne was waiting for the housekeeper to open the gate for her at the entrance of the manor when she heard footsteps coming from behind.
She turned around instinctively and met the man’s cold gaze.
Roxanne was stunned for a moment when she locked eyes with Lucian. After regaining her senses, she took a step toward the side and nodded slightly as a form of acknowledgment.
Even though there was still some distance between the two of them, Roxanne could clearly feel the cold aura exuded by the man.
The woman dug her fingers into her palms to calm herself down.
She was eagerly waiting for the gate to open so that she could get into her car and not face Lucian anymore.
However, Lucian did not intend to let her off so easily.
When Roxanne saw the gate opening, her eyes lit up and she started walking outside.
After taking just one step, a large hand grabbed her wrist. “Ms. Jarvis, are you just so eager to avoid me?”
Lucian’s voice rang out next to her, sounding somewhat angry.
When Roxanne heard that, her expression froze before she stopped walking and turned to face the man. “Mr. Farwell, we can talk if you have something to say, but please let go of me.”
After saying that, she tried to struggle out of Lucian’s grip.
Roxanne did not want to make a scene at someone else’s house, and nor did she want to create any more misunderstandings.
However, the man tightened his grip and said, “Ms. Jarvis, do you really intend for Mr. Morrison to become Archie and Benny’s father?” Lucian’s voice was so frosty that it sent chills down Roxanne’s spine.
Roxanne found the man’s question extremely ridiculous. Looking at Lucian in disbelief, she said, “I’ve already told you that Larry and I are just friends. Mr. Farwell, please stop making such baseless statements!”
Lucian let out a cold snort before replying, “Baseless? Ms. Jarvis, you seem so comfortable wearing Mr. Morrison’s clothes. What other basis do I need? Besides, when Old Mr. Queen mentioned Mr. Morrison just now, you didn’t deny it as well.”
Roxanne froze when she heard that.
When did I wear Larry’s clothes?
The only time she could recall wearing his clothes was when they were in Summerbank. Back then, he had only lent her his jacket as she was freezing.
However, at that time, Lucian had already left. How did he know about that?
Suddenly, a speculation popped up in Roxanne’s mind and she glared at the man furiously. “Did you send someone to spy on me?”
She had asked him the same question before when they were in Summerbank, but the man had denied it. As such, Roxanne had assumed that she was just overthinking
However, if he did not do that, how could he possibly know so much?
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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