Sorry Too Late (by J.J. Twelve) novel Chapter 277

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Chapter 277 Luring Roxanne into the Test

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Chapter 277 Luring Roxanne into the Test

What is it, Grandpa?”

“You’ll find out when you get here,” answered Thaddeus, a smile playing on his lips. Just as Stefan and Cynthia had tested Hazel, he intended to test Roxanne as well.

Indeed, the three of them were very much alike in terms of personality, temperament, or way of dealing with people..

Hazel had immediately thought of giving the energy drug to Zeke the moment she learned the Solbergs had it. So, what about Roxanne?

The Leightons were curious to know how she would react if she knew they possessed the life-saving drug, which was even rarer and more precious.

Would she think of stealing one, just like three years ago, especially after knowing that there were two?

In truth, they all already knew the answer.

As the saying went, old habits died hard. They were certain she would try again.

At this point, they simply wanted to watch the most interesting part-Roxanne’s reaction.

The Leightons still harbored resentment toward Roxanne from back then, and this was their way of venting their

anger.

Also, they knew that although it looked like she had stolen the life-saving drug for Evan back then, she actually gave it to Zeke.

In addition, they felt really great to know everything in advance while watching Roxanne remain in the dark.

It was as though they had a sense of control over her fate. Thaddeus, in particular, had already made preparations. He had the life-saving drugs stored in Blackcrest Bank, a place famous for its absolute security.

Just the thought of Roxanne unable to find the drug, even if she turned the entire Leighton Estate upside down, excited them even more.

It was true that the Leightons had considered Roxanne as their hope of survival. However, they also viewed her as a fool.

In fact, in their eyes, Hazel, Roxanne, and Anya were the biggest-and most pitiful-fools of all.

Thaddeus also instructed Wendy to gather everyone for a grand family feast.

When Roxanne arrived, she was stunned to see the entire family holding what looked like a celebration. Naturally, she couldn’t help wondering whether something major had happened.

She looked toward Thaddeus and saw him raise his glass to everyone. “A toast,” he said with a broad smile, “to the two joyous events in our family today!”

At once, all the members of the Leightons raised their glasses and drank to his speech. With the clinking of glasses filling the air, the atmosphere at Leighton Estate was as lively as New Year’s Day.

Only Roxanne looked confused.

‘Two joyous events? Which two?’ she wondered. ‘Well, I know they’re trying to marry me off, so that’s probably one. But what’s the second?’

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Chapter 277 Luring Roxanne into the Test

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Still smiling, Thaddeus continued, “Roxanne, we’ve already set the date for your wedding. You’ll be getting married in three days.”

He paused, then added meaningfully, “The timing is perfect, too. Evan’s birthday is in three days, so you’ll be the best birthday gift our family could possibly give him. That’s the first piece of good news.” 1

Upon hearing that, Roxanne froze in shock.

At once, her mind went blank.

‘Birthday? Evan’s birthday is in three days? ‘No way! I thought his birthday had already passed.’

Then, all at once, realization hit her.

‘Wait… I don’t actually know when Evan’s birthday is at all.’

For the past three years, the day they had celebrated as Evan’s birthday had actually been Zéke’s birthday.

That meant she had never once known when Evan’s real birthday was. And now she was being told she had to marry him on that day.

Roxanne felt a chill run through her. She could never agree to that.

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