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, “You quit

long ago. Why have you

out of concern. When it comes to the two of you, I have plenty

a glance at his father’s silver hair but

your condition will improve. Your mother’s health is fragile right now, and

his

“Mom only caught a cold. Are you jinxing her? Besides, my health is improving. Neera is helping me seek treatment, and my condition has rarely flared up. Isn’t that a

his throat, the trembling cigar

Jean, his frustration evident as

not fully recovered yet. I won’t find peace until you

genuine anxiety for his health, Jean offered reassurance in a patient tone, “Don’t worry, old man. I’ll outlive you, and Mom will be

silently held onto

phrased it, it did

nothing to do, don’t

of

eye on things at the company. I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if it weren’t for Mom. I’ll return later tonight. For now… Would

heart warmed upon hearing