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,

ago. Why have you

to the two of you, I have plenty to worry about. My hair

glance at his

unclear 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

of his worry evident. “What would I do

is helping me seek treatment,

caught in his throat, the trembling cigar nearly

Jean, his frustration evident as he exclaimed, “I’m

he pressed his cigar into the ashtray, his expression unwavering as he added, “Plus, you’re not fully recovered yet.

a patient tone, “Don’t worry, old man. I’ll outlive you, and Mom

silently held onto that

how you phrased it, it did sound

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,

of

at the company. I wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if it weren’t

warmed upon