Chapter 517 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Meanwhile, Jack was just about to step into the Damaris residence when he bumped into his parents. “Dad, Mom, what are you doing here?”

Ever since he had proven his capabilities in taking over the family business, both Titus and Priscilla started to travel to other places to do their medical consultations.

For some unknown reason, they came home without informing him. Priscilla frowned and shot a reproachful look at her son before asking, “I heard that you are involved with Lucian’s ex-wife?”

His parents must have seen the overwhelming discussions on the Internet which took place a while ago. As a result, they did an investigation on Roxanne and found out that she had two children.

What was more surprising to them was the fact that Roxanne was Lucian’s ex-wife! The thought of her son socializing with a divorcee with children irked Priscilla.

Jack looked at his mother in puzzlement. “How did you find out?” Since Jack did not deny it, then it must be true. Priscilla was displeased. “The online comments went wild a while ago. All of our relatives are asking us about it!”

Jack became even more confused after hearing that. “They know that Roxanne is Lucian’s—”

Before he could finish his sentence, his mother cut him off. “We did our own investigation! Do you want others to know that you are seeing a divorcee!”

Priscilla found it difficult to suppress her anger when she saw her son’s reaction. “I’m the one who brought you up, and I have never interfered in your private life. You can date any woman you want to.”

She stared furiously at Jack before continuing, “But, why can’t you find someone else? Must you date a divorcee with two children? On top of that, her ex-husband is that guy from the Farwell family! You’ll be made a laughingstock once people find out about this!”

After listening to his mother’s lecture, Jack showed no remorse. Instead, a grin appeared on his face. His unrepentant response annoyed Priscilla even more, and she glared at Titus Damaris.

Sensing his wife’s stare, Titus felt helpless. However, under the pressure of his wife, he had no choice but to say something, “Your mom is right. There are so many women out there. Why must you find someone who is in the same social circle as us?”

Both the Farwell family and the Damaris family were prominent families in Horington.

How are we going to socialize with them if our son really ends up with Lucian’s ex-wife?

Titus thought he was stern enough in his reprimand. Unfortunately, he fell short of his wife’s expectations.

He turned around to find that the grin on Jack’s face was even more apparent than before.

Titus frowned. “Why are you smiling? This is a serious matter!”

It was only then Jack walked up to his parents and sat down on a single-seater couch.

It was obvious that he had something to say.

Priscilla exchanged glances with Titus before the two of them turned their attention to their son.

Jack then started to explain slowly, “You’ve got the wrong idea.”

When his parents heard that, they looked perplexed.

The comments on the Internet are going crazy. How can we be mistaken? Have those netizens gotten it wrong too?

“So, are those photos fake?” Priscilla could not help but question him.

Jack shook his head before replying, “Of course not. But, it isn’t what they think.”

Titus and Priscilla still eyed their son with suspicion.

They had watched Jack grow up.

In all those years, they had never once seen their son behaving so intimately with a woman.

At a single glance, Jack saw right through his parents. Exasperation inexorably swamped him. “Since you’ve investigated Ms. Jarvis, I’m sure you already know that she’s an exceedingly outstanding doctor.”

With regard to that statement, Titus and Priscilla had no rebuttal. During the investigation, they had already learned that Roxanne studied under Harvey and was even his top student.

That alone was sufficient for them to acknowledge her medical attainments. However, that didn’t mean they could accept the fact that she was a divorcee with kids.

Jack could tell that his parents were still influenced by public opinion, so he had no choice but to continue explaining things to them helplessly.

“I reckon you’re both aware of the project the Damaris family established recently.”

In response, Titus and Priscilla nodded noncommittally.

Despite being away from the Damaris residence most of the time, they still kept themselves informed about the Damaris family’s activities.

At that, Jack nodded in satisfaction. “Since you know of this project, you must know that Ms. Jarvis is also one of the members involved.”

Everything was fine before he mentioned that, but the instant he did so, Priscilla’s face darkened once more. “I heard she also obtained the opportunity by…”

By selling her body.

Before she could vocalize the rest of that comment, Jack interrupted testily, “That’s just a baseless rumor. Hadn’t Jessica apologized?”

When Priscilla heard that, her expression turned even grimmer.

Jessica had been her ideal candidate for a daughter-in-law throughout the years, but she had never imagined that the woman would do such a thing.

In consideration that it was her misjudgment, she didn’t say anything further.

Subsequently, Jack continued, “Although I’m taking the lead in this project, Grandpa was the one who chose the collaboration partners. He selected Ms. Jarvis because she showed outstanding performance in the medical consultation. He even personally discussed the collaboration with her.”

Surprise flashed across Titus and Priscilla’s eyes when they learned that she passed Hector’s selection.

In other words, he’s also aware of Jack’s interaction with her? If so, why didn’t he put a stop to it?

When Jack saw that his parents were still misconstruing things, a headache assailed him.

His parents had been immersed in improving their medical skills all these years. Consequently, they were seemingly dense when it came to other matters.

More accurately speaking, they couldn’t be bothered to give much thought to anything else.

That also made it extraordinarily taxing for him to clarify things to them.

“While the Damaris family is a century-old prestigious family in the medical field, its strength is still lacking when it comes to certain aspects even now. As the heir of the Damaris family, dating is definitely not my priority at present, so you can both rest easy,” Jack assured patiently.

Speaking of the current situation of the Damaris family, Titus and Priscilla were finally willing to put their thinking caps on.

Judging from his usual temperament, he indeed couldn’t have possibly been so hasty to date that woman. But… if it’s not love, why must he maintain such close ties with her? Larry is also a good choice for a collaboration partner!

Priscilla had always been a straightforward person, so she demanded right then and there, “In that case, what exactly are you planning?”

A meaningful smile bloomed on Jack’s face. “You’ll naturally know when the time comes.”

That reply of his had both Titus and Priscilla bewildered.

Alas, Jack didn’t give them any opportunity to ask about it further.

“All right, I’m going upstairs to report the results of today’s medical consultation to Grandpa. Go and rest since you’ve both just come back.”

After saying that, he got up from the couch. Before going upstairs, he didn’t forget to urge, “Don’t listen to all those gossips out there regarding the matter between me and Ms. Jarvis.”

There was nothing Titus and Priscilla could do about it, so they had no choice but to nod in acquiescence.

Meanwhile, at the research institute, Cayden rambled incessantly about Lucian’s merits while helping to transport the medicinal herbs. Regretfully, Roxanne remained unmoved.

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