Chapter 83

Jenson's text read, "I'll arrive at 3:00 pm." Roxanne replied, "Got it." With Jenson away, her workload was manageable. She spent the morning reading and went home during her lunch break to tidy up. She hadn't had time to clean properly in the morning rush. While bending down to take out the trash, she felt a sharp pain from her injury. She went to check it in the bathroom mirror and reapplied iodine. It was winter, so the wound was healing slower than usual. She left her home spotless, even washing the bedsheets, and headed straight to the airport. Arriving half an hour early, Roxanne waited near the arrivals gate. The flight was delayed; it was another hour before she finally saw Jenson. He wasn't in his usual suit. He wore a black sweater, layering a white shirt underneath. His slim, black trousers emphasized his long, straight legs. A coat was draped over one arm, and he pulled a suitcase with the other. "Mr. Lambert!" She waved her hands in greeting. He noticed her, and