Jessica did not know what Ruth said next. Whatever it was, she was talking loudly through the phone.
Roger sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. Whatever Roger had said, Ruth was unwilling to accept his excuse over the phone. Roger then had no choice but to coax patiently, "Wait for me. I'll explain it to your parents when I come back."
Jessica could not help but sigh. He was so indifferent towards her at times, yet so caring towards her at others. Jessica wondered why he had brought her to his house in the first place if today was his engagement to Ruth? This was all so messed up, she thought! Wasn't marriage supposed to happen on the basis of love? Did Roger love Ruth?
After Roger finished his call, Jessica hurriedly spoke up. She did not feel like spending anoth
