The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 318 Look At Your Injury

Jean sensed someone looking at him as he gradually raised his eyelids and looked over

Their eyes connected, jolting Neera back to awareness. She felt as though she had been caught in the act, and her gaze instinctively averted from his.

Jean arched an eyebrow slightly, momentarily pausing what he was doing. In a composed tone, he asked, “You’re awake?”

Neera nodded slightly, her gaze reflecting a touch of contrition,

“Uhm, I’m sorry about that…” she began, her hand reaching up to brush against her car as she spoke. “I came to pick up the kids this morning. When I saw you were still sleeping, I didn’t want to disturb you. I didn’t realize I’d end up falling asleep…”

Jean’s reaction was nonchalant. “It’s alright.”

Her apology seemed to find little foothold in his demeanor as he continued, “You must be hungry. I left lunch for you in the kitchen. It’s still warm. Go ahead and eat.”

Neera acknowledged his words with a nod before her gaze swept around the living room. Inquiring further, she asked, “Where are the kids?”

Jean gestured toward the floor–to–ceiling windows, through which the afternoon sun streamed brightly.

“Outside.”

Neera walked over and peered

lan, their flushed faces glistening with sweat,

occupied the gazebo, her concentration fully

are they doing? Learning boxing

she became acutely aware of the familiar presence, the distinct and composed breath

Jean paused his work, stood up, and walked

they’ve been practicing

laughter. “This is great! Why

wanted to learn it themselves. They said they want to master martial arts so they can

a moment, her heart immediately warmed by his words. She had always known that

they bother you last night? Did they cause you any

thoughts and asked

“No,” Jean replied.

conversation, Jean asked, “Is your matter all

it’s taken

nodded without delving

some reason, seeing the mysterious expression on

hesitated for a moment before asking, “Did something happen to the

answered, “No, it’s about

she had performed surgery at Grace Hospital. She was