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Bridging Divides: A New Understanding

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“It looks like the little ones like you a lot, Roxanne.”

Alongside Jack, Larry walked over with a plate of food in his hands and sat across from Roxanne. Roxanne greeted him by bobbing her head.

After smiling at Jack, she turned around and teased Larry, “I’ve more experience taking care of kids than you. Besides, I always carry some sweets just in case I need to use them to coax children. It’s effective, isn’t it?”

If it were not for the sweets, Roxanne believed the children would not have cooperated with her no matter how much they liked her.

Jack concurred, “It’s indeed a good trick. We can use it on the children during our medical consultations next time.”

Roxanne froze for a moment and pressed her lips into a thin line. “It’s just something I learned from experience since I need to handle my kids.”

Jack did not continue with the topic as he was more concerned with her mental state. “There will be more children coming in the afternoon. Do you want to take a break, Dr. Jarvis? You m
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