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, “You quit

long ago. Why have you

to the two of you,

at his father’s

and that has me concerned. If

of his

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 treatment, and my condition has rarely flared up. Isn’t that a positive sign?

the trembling cigar nearly falling

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

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

reassurance in a patient tone, “Don’t worry, old man.

silently held onto that

you phrased it, it

do, don’t disturb me. The company has plenty to

of

ease leaving if

warmed upon