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

eyebrow, Jean inquired,

long ago. Why have you taken it

“It’s out of concern. When it comes to the two of you, I have plenty to worry

glance at his

is fragile right now, and that

off, the weight of his worry evident. “What

you jinxing her? Besides, my health is improving. Neera is helping me

caught in his throat, the trembling cigar nearly falling onto

at Jean, his frustration evident as he exclaimed, “I’m worried about you as

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

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

silently held

phrased it, it did sound

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

of

wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if it

heart warmed