Chapter 1401

“When did you buy that?” Roxanne asked, her tone slightly tense, her eyelashes trembling. We hadn't left each other's side at the mall, and I didn't see him buy a gift.

Lucian raised an eyebrow, answering with a resigned sigh. “When I brought my bags here earlier. I didn't expect you to get lost when I was delayed a few minutes.” A wry smile touched his lips as he recalled her earlier dazed expression.

Her blush deepened at his mention of it; she instinctively avoided his gaze, her eyes falling to the box on the seat.

“Get in the car,” Lucian coaxed. “It’s getting late. If we don’t leave now, it’ll be night by the time we get home.”

Roxanne nodded hesitantly and got into the car. He slid into the driver's seat and drove off. She placed the white box on her lap, unopened. He didn't urge her to open it.

After they left the parking lot, he asked, “Do you want to visit the nursing home first, or head straight home?” I know she’s worried about the residents, and we’re going in that direction anyway.

Roxanne was surprised by his question. She pondered a moment before answering, “The nursing home first.”

“Okay.” Lucian steered the car toward their destination.

Observing his familiarity with the route, she mused, I don’t remember giving him the address, yet he seems to know where to go… No, I shouldn’t overthink it.

After parking, Roxanne entered the nursing home. The doctors were still busy, but their expressions reassured her that the residents were in good condition. She still approached several doctors, confirming the residents’ well-being before finally relaxing.

Before leaving, she encountered some of the residents she’d examined yesterday. They were concerned upon seeing Jack wasn't with her. “Why didn’t you visit with Dr. Damaris today, Dr. Jarvis? Did you two have a fight?”

Roxanne, in the midst of bidding farewell to other residents, froze at their words. Turning, she explained resignedly to the old woman, “You’ve misunderstood our relationship, granny. Dr. Damaris and I are just colleagues…”

As she finished, she felt someone approach from behind. She didn't mind; their close proximity wasn't unusual. Moments later, she saw understanding dawn in the residents' eyes.

“Ah, it seems we misunderstood your relationship with Dr. Damaris, Dr. Jarvis. This is your boyfriend, right?” The old woman quickly corrected herself, briefly inspecting Lucian. “Hmm, he’s tall and handsome. I think he’s a good fit for you, Dr. Jarvis.”

Roxanne opened her mouth to clarify, but considering her interactions with Lucian, she couldn't bring herself to deny the statement. A smile played on Lucian’s lips; he remained gentlemanly, offering no denial. The old woman gazed at Roxanne with warmth. “Is he a doctor too?”

“He’s not,” Roxanne replied stiffly.

The old woman shook her head, remarking sincerely, “Then he’s a little lacking compared to Dr. Damaris. I don’t think you two have much to talk about, not being in the same profession…”