After a series of calls back and forth, the only knowledge the pair learned was how the partners truly felt and that somebody was complicating matters for them from the shadows.
However, no medical supplies was sent to the research until then.
In a panic, Roxanne thought of Larry as she remembered him mentioning during their last medical conference that he wished to establish himself in Chanaea and would likely stay in Horington.
With his reputation in the medical world and the standing of the Morrison family in Horington, Larry would undoubtedly have connections.
A dash of hope lifted Roxanne's spirits by that thought. “I'm going to call a friend,” she said to Colby, before getting her phone to give Larry a call.
The other end picked up almost immediately. “What can I do for you, Roxanne?” came Larry's deep voice.
Roxanne froze for several moments as she realized that throughout their acquaintance, she had always asked Larry for help. Suddenly, she felt too embarrassed to speak.
Larry sensed her reticence from the other end and frowned in puzzlement. “Roxanne? Is there anything I can help you with?”
“Do you have any medicinal herb suppliers you're on good terms with in Horington, Larry?” Roxanne asked rather abashedly. “Could you introduce them to me?”
Larry agreed to it without a moment's thought, nor did he ask her why she wanted medicinal herb suppliers. “No problem,” he replied. “I'll make a few calls and let you know soon.”
Roxanne did not expect him to agree so rapidly. “Thank you, Larry,” she said appreciatively after several seconds of startled silence. “I'll await the good news, then.”
She detected Larry's displeasure when he next spoke. “Why are you so courteous with me? You have saved my parents' lives. This small favor I'm doing you cannot compare to the debt we owe you. Even if I dared to accept your thanks, my parents would never agree to it.”
Roxanne smiled and took back her words. “All right. I'll await your good news.”
Larry assured her she would before hanging up.
Roxanne not only knows him but also sounds like she is on good terms with him!
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