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

ago. Why have you taken it up

sigh, “It’s out of concern. When it comes to the two

glance at his father’s silver hair but

if your condition will improve. Your mother’s health is fragile right now, and that has me concerned. If anything were to happen between the two of

off, the weight of his worry evident. “What would

only caught a cold. Are you jinxing her? Besides, my health is improving. Neera is

his throat, the trembling cigar nearly falling onto his

stared angrily at Jean, his frustration evident as he exclaimed,

as he added, “Plus, you’re not fully recovered yet. I won’t find

offered reassurance in a patient tone, “Don’t worry, old man. I’ll outlive you, and Mom will be

held onto

you phrased

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 off and sneaking around the

of

feel at ease leaving if it weren’t for Mom. I’ll return later tonight. For now… Would

heart warmed