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Reassurance in Recovery: Roxanne's Visit to Alfred

Author: Titi Love
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-29 07:21:53

After they chatted a little longer, Roxanne called Jonathan on the phone.

It did not take long for him to answer her call. “Dr. Jarvis, is something the matter?”

They had not contacted each other after Alfred’s birthday banquet, so Jonathan was a little puzzled that she had suddenly called him.

Roxanne played it cool and asked, “Is Old Mr. Queen at home? I was thinking of visiting to check on his condition and recovery progress.”

Jonathan agreed immediately. “That’s so thoughtful of you. He’s at home, so come on over.”

After confirming that Alfred was home, Roxanne hung up, picked up her medical kit, and headed for the Queen residence.

When she arrived at the gates to the Queen residence, the butler was already waiting there.

The butler greeted her respectfully when he saw her. “Ms. Jarvis, Mr. Queen asked me to meet you here. He’s waiting for you in the living room.”

She nodded and followed the butler toward the mansion.

While walking, she pondered how to broach the subject with Jon
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