The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1350

an took a seat beside Neera. “Are you feeling unhappy?”

Neera pursed her lips, sitting with her legs curled up and her arms wrapped around her knees. “It’s not that I’m unhappy. I’m just a bit annoyed. I didn’t expect our marriage registration to cause such a stir, becoming the talk of the town and sparking all sorts of discussions.”

Jean didn’t mind. “People will say what they want to say. We can’t control that.”

“I know, but they know nothing at all, just spouting nonsense, and now they’ve even…” She paused for a moment, casting a glance at Jean.

“They have even what?” Jean asked insistently.

In an unhappy tone, Neera answered, “They even dragged Mr. Cox into this, spouting all sorts of nonsense.”

Jean had anticipated this situation early on, so he was not surprised. “Initially, when you came to Phison, Avery used your two families’ marriage alliance to build momentum for you. It was inevitable that others would tie you two together.”

Neera couldn’t help but feel a bit curious when she saw his indifferent demeanor. “Aren’t you angry?”

Jean raised his eyebrows, his hands resting lazily behind him, propped up on the bed in a relaxed and comfortable pose. “Why should I be angry? Now that you are mine, there’s nothing for me to be unhappy about.”

Neera muttered under her breath, “It’s not like when you were jealous for no reason before.”

Jean laughed. “They’re just rumors and gossip. They didn’t say anything specific about you and Avery. Why would ! be jealous for no reason?”

spoke, he ruffled his hair. “All right. There’s no need to

just worried that this matter might affect the relationship between the Cox and Gordon families. If that’s

think it would escalate to this extent. “Your stance has always been clear, and I believe Avery understands it, too. If he harbors resentment toward the entire Gordon family simply because of an unsuccessful marriage proposal, because of his unrequited desires, then I don’t think he deserves to be

fact that he could say such a thing left Neera rather taken aback. “I thought you didn’t like

deny it. “Yes, I don’t like him, but

“I never thought I’d live to hear you call him

raised an eyebrow,

once infuriated by Avery’s attempt to take advantage of his absence, it was undeniable that during his absence, Avery indeed provided a lot of help to Neera. He respected Neera’s

Neera

he was

your aunt and unclé a call to

he would rather Neera never concern herself with the affairs of the Cox family ever

to continually carry guilt

it was necessary and decided to give

Chad had just returned from the

fall out over this failed marriage arrangement. Everything will remain as it was before. As for Avery,

string of words comforted her quite a bit.

gave a gentle smile. “Thank you, Uncle Chad.”

there’s no need to thank me. I was just worried that Avery might have something bothering him,