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

have you taken it

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

glance at his father’s silver hair but

and that has me concerned. If anything were to happen between

weight of his worry evident. “What would I do

“Mom only caught a cold. Are you jinxing her? Besides, my health is improving. Neera is helping me seek treatment, and my

throat, the trembling cigar

evident as he exclaimed, “I’m worried

not fully recovered yet. I won’t find peace

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

silently held

how you phrased it, it did

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

of

wouldn’t feel at ease leaving if it

warmed upon hearing