The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1154 A Tantrum

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When she left the research room, she was on cloud nine. Her steps were light, and all her fatigue was swept away.

Avery had come again, and he was sipping coffee in the living room.

Seeing her coming down the stairs, he put down his coffee and teased, “You haven’t come out for three days. I thought you were planning to live in there permanently.”

Neera didn’t expect to see him there. Her light footsteps paused for a moment, then became more steady.

“I’ve been working on quite a few medications, so I spent a bit more time inside. Mr. Cox, your timing is perfect. This is for you.” She handed over a glass bottle filled to the brim with medicinal powder.

Avery took it. “What is this? Medicine?”

“Indeed,” Neera nodded. “A couple of days ago, I visited the Medicina family’s medical clinic and gathered some herbs. I’ve just finished preparing them. They can help you recuperate and speed up your recovery.”

Logically speaking, Avery was supposed to be happy knowing that she cared about him.

However, at that moment, he just couldn’t bring himself to feel happy.

He could tell that Neera’s actions while appearing to be out of concern on the surface, were actually a subtle way of repaying a favor. She’s repaying me for the medicinal materials I gave her at the auction.

His heart sank slightly. His eyes lowered, his gaze darkened for a moment, then returned to normal.

He knew Neera was distancing herself from her. He didn’t want her to do that, so he chose to play dumb, not exposing the truth.

only that, he deliberately said, “Thank you for caring so much about me. I’ll

unclear, so she quickly explained, “No. Mr. Cox, you’ve misunderstood. I’m thanking you for all the help you’ve given me these past few days. The medicine is just a small token of my gratitude. As a doctor, Lalso hope for your speedy and complete recovery. Only then will my treatment be considered

a distinct

it was for everyone to see.

eyebrow arched in amusement.

alliance between the Cox

no intention of getting involved in their affairs, let alone offering

he invited Avery to stay

by saying, “I have some matters to

without any apparent business, and now

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right. I’ll

wanted to avoid Avery as much as possible, and naturally, she wouldn’t bother

after bidding farewell, Avery stepped out and got into the car,

lunch, Shane gave Neera a

it, examining it closely. She noticed that the book was wrapped in cowhide, without any writing on

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for you. This book contains many techniques on how to use them. If you find yourself with some spare time and nothing

bit as a myriad of wonderful images flashed through her mind. “Could this be one of those mysterious fighting arts manuals they show

Shane was amused to the point of laughter. “What your see on TV is all dramatized. It’s so mystical. How could it possibly be real? Only a

her nose

all about various techniques, how to exert force from different parts of the

details, all alike, required long-term practice and are not things that