The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 311 One–Sided Pursuit

Jean paid little attention to Joanna’s expression or mood, completely indifferent to her presence.

With Wrenn resting, he proceeded to visit his father in the study.

Frederic had refrained from visiting the company because of Wrenn’s illness, choosing instead to remain at home. Her well–being weighed heavily on his mind, and he found himself unable to focus on work during this time.

As Jean entered the study, he was greeted by the sight of his father, seated behind his desk, a contemplative expression on his face as he leisurely smoked a cigar.

The haze of smoke enveloped the room, the scent of tobacco permeating every corner.

Jean’s brow twitched as he approached, taking a seat across from his father. He offered a reminder, “Mom will be mad if she catches you smoking again.”

Frederic glanced at him before lifting the cigar to his lips, exhaling a plume of smoke, and casually dropping a

one knows, who’s to say anything?” comment, “Then don’t let her find out. If

Jean inquired,

long ago. Why have you taken

sigh, “It’s out of concern. When it comes to the two of you, I have plenty to worry about. My hair has turned gray because of

cast a glance at his father’s silver hair but remained

health is fragile right now, and that has me

the weight of his worry evident.

softening his expression, Jean spoke up, “Mom only caught a cold. Are you jinxing her? Besides, my health is improving. Neera is helping me seek

words caught in his throat, the trembling cigar nearly

as he exclaimed, “I’m worried about you

his expression unwavering as he added, “Plus, you’re not fully recovered yet. I won’t find peace until you make a

Frederic’s genuine anxiety for his health, Jean offered reassurance in a patient tone, “Don’t worry, old

held onto that

matter how you phrased it, it did

a sense of unease settled in. Rolling his eyes, he retorted, “Off you go, you little rascal! If you’ve got nothing to do, don’t disturb me. The company has plenty to attend to, and I’ve let you have your way. Why are you slacking

of

an eye on things at the company. I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if

warmed upon hearing