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.”

and peered into the

their

her concentration fully

doing? Learning boxing from

she was about to turn her head, she became acutely aware of the familiar presence, the distinct and composed breath

paused his work, stood

they’ve been practicing

great! Why did they want to start practicing

said they want to master martial arts

heart immediately warmed by his words. She had always known

you last night? Did they cause you

thoughts

“No,” Jean replied.

the conversation, Jean asked, “Is your matter

taken care

nodded without delving

else, Jean would not have been concerned, but for some reason, seeing the mysterious expression on

moment before asking, “Did

then answered, “No, it’s about

that she had performed surgery at Grace Hospital. She was still wearing a vest after