Chapter: 255

Finally, she managed to say, “Roger, I..."

In Apliaria, in one of the most famous and wealthy neighborhoods, was the Jimenez Mansion.

The maid bowed respectfully to Cynthia and Clara as she said, "Mr.

Jimenez has said that the two of you should eat without him. He said he has work to do and won't be joining." The maid straightened up to glance quickly around the dining room.

“What is wrong with this man, honestly," Cynthia Jimenez said in irritation as she put her spoon down.

“Food is such an important part of staying healthy. If he keeps skipping meals because of work, his stomach is going to suffer. I'll go and talk to him."

She stood up, clicking her tongue disapprovingly.

Clara quickly shot to her feet when she saw Cynthia was going to Roger. She managed to keep the dark expression off her face as she said, "Let me go talk to him, Mom. I think he's got jet lag. It's perfectly normal for him to have no appetite."

"I don't care if he's jet lagged. He can't eat nothing. If he refuses to come here and eat with us, you can bring his food to his room," Cynthia said stubbornly.

Clara smiled and nodded.

“Alright, Mom. Just don't worry about him too much. You know he's a workaholic."

"I know that all too well. I don't see why he can't put his work aside for a bit now that he'd back. He needs a break. I also remember him saying something about resigning from his job in America.

What on earth could he possibly be so busy with in that case?"

Clara looked up from speaking to the servant when she heard what Cynthia said. She'd been asking the servant to prepare a plate of food for Roger, but now she was smiling in embarrassment at her mother.

“He's going to report back to the company here in a few days.

I think he wants to be well prepared."

Cynthia sighed dramatically and shook her head.

“I wish he'd put as much effort into finding a girlfriend and getting married as he does into work. I'm tired of worrying about him. He's making me old before my time.”

Clara laughed softly at her mother. She walked closer to her and laid a comforting hand on her shoulder.

“I don't think you should worry so much about him. Roger is something special. There are many girls out there who have a massive crush on him. Marriage shouldn't be a problem. If a man like Roger can't find a girlfriend, what hope do those male colleagues of mine have? They won't stand a chance."

"But how can I not worry about him? I know you said there are many girls who have a crush on him, but the problem is that he doesn't like any of them. Most people his age are already married with kids.

But just look at your brother. He doesn't even have a girlfriend."

The more Cynthia spoke, the more evident her worry for her son became.

“I mean, Victor and Roger are the same age! Victor has already been married and gotten divorced."

Clara squeezed her mother's shoulder gently. She drew a breath to speak, hesitated, and slowly said, "Mother, there is no need to rush into marriage. Just be patient, things will all work out in the end."