The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 317 Rubbing Against Him

Neera willingly took on overnight shifts at the hospital, remaining vigilant as she was afraid an accident would happen.

Thankfully, the patient exhibited no unusual symptoms and gradually stabilized. By morning, the danger had passed.

Having gone without sleep the entire night, Neera found herself quite fatigued.

Compounding her weariness, her back injury from the earlier push had not completely healed. In the middle of the night, the pain resurfaced, making her unable to stand or sit comfortably.

Yet, she paid little mind to her discomfort. Once she confirmed she was fine, she promptly made her way home.

Upon arrival, she realized the triplets were nowhere to be found.

Puzzled, she pondered for a moment before heading next door.

“Welcome back, Ms. Garcia.”

The one who greeted her at the door was Richard. A welcoming smile adorned his face as he beheld her.

Returning the gesture, Neera asked, “Richard, are my triplets here?”

courteously invited her in and replied with deference, “Yes, the children spent the night with Mr. Jean. They’re still in his room and they haven’t

her triplets slept alongside Jean, Neera felt a slight sense of astonishment. Nevertheless, she nodded and ascended the staircase, her

the sight of

Jean, appearing somewhat

himself to one side of the bed, positioned perilously close to the edge, such that

the sight, but what struck her, even more, was the realization of how much Jean cared for her children. It

them, Neera sat on the sofa next to them, waiting for the triplets

her, and she fell

was immediately aware

faint yet unmistakably familiar fragrance lingered in

he turned his gaze and, in an instant, spotted the petite figure that had been absent throughout the night. She lay vulnerable

the sofa arm, her delicate features partially cushioned by her slender arms. A rosy hue graced her cheeks, fatigue evident in

she seemed to have let

in his eyes like fleeting shadows across ancient

asleep, he rose silently from the bed, careful not to disturb their slumber. He approached the

awkward position. He smirked as he leaned over, encircling her shoulders with his

to the adjustment. Her body sank softly, her

her cheek nuzzling

her sleep, Jean was taken aback momentarily before a warm smile graced his

rest, he withdrew his hand with care, retrieving an additional blanket. He draped it gently over her form,