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.”

over and peered into

engaged in animated gestures with lan, their flushed faces glistening with sweat,

concentration fully absorbed

doing? Learning boxing from lan?”

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

some point, Jean paused his

they’ve been practicing

her laughter. “This is great! Why did

they want to master martial arts

She had always known that her children were the most caring and

you last night? Did

her thoughts

“No,” Jean replied.

the conversation, Jean asked, “Is

it’s taken

without delving into

not have been concerned, but for some reason, seeing the mysterious expression on Neera’s face

asking, “Did something happen

then answered,

had performed surgery at Grace Hospital. She