The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 366

Chapter 366 Such Soft Lips

Now that only Neera and Jean remained in the hospital room, things quietened down.

B

86%

The two of them stared at each other in silence for a while. Neera broke her gaze first and looked away; she suddenly felt embarrassingly awkward.

“You…”

“You…”

Both of them spoke at the same time.

Disconcerted, Neera looked up quickly, only to meet Jean’s eyes. Something like a half–smile seemed to lurk in his expression as he commented, “You go first.” He seemed very relaxed as he leaned back against the sofa.

Neera rubbed her nose, trying to find something to say. Finally, she blurted out, “I wanted to ask if you’d had dinner yet. Are you hungry? If you are…” She looked down at the remains of her dinner, embarrassed. “I guess I can order some takeout for you?”

Jean’s brows lifted slightly. “I’ve been here looking after you all night, and you want to get rid of me after dinner, is that it?”

For a moment, Neera was lost for words. “Well, what were you planning to do?”

he watched her expressive face. Nonetheless, he did not try to coax her into changing her

“I’m fine. I haven’t been up for very long, so I’m not sleepy

crossed his legs

Neera

in that case, let’s talk about Dr. Nancy

expecting this, and

Had his suspicions been aroused? Was that why he was

she was

to the hospital to see Dr. Nancy… you happened to be there too. What a coincidence.” His

with apprehension. As casually as she could, she replied nonchalantly, “Yes, I was there.

narrowed slightly. “Oh?

Neera brazenly soldiered on. Boldly, she challenged, “Are you implying that

back at once. He sounded very sure

This was true.

Jean merely narrowed his eyes even further, scrutinizing her in

not be able to hide her secret much longer. All he had to do was to ask one or two

Jean could not detect anything wrong in her manner. Grudgingly, he acknowledged, “Very well, I’ll believe you for

her relief knew no bounds. Thankfully, she had had enough wits about her to respond quickly. If not, she did not

the matter, Neera rubbed her eyes. “I’m still feeling a little dizzy. I’d better lie down

nodded, not saying a

head down on the pillow. In the end, she did drift

middle of the night. The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Jean still

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255