The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1373

Outside the door, Neera wore a complex expression. Her hand moved away from the doorknob, and she hesitated to enter.

She came over intending to check on Frederic, not expecting to hear such words.

“Mommy, aren’t we going to see Grandpa?” Penny tugged at Neera’s hand, asking in a soft, adorable voice.

Neera was momentarily stunned. She looked down at them, then shook her head. “No need, it sounds like your grandfather is in good spirits. Let them be alone for now. We should head home.”

Penny blinked her moist, large eyes, exchanged glances with her brothers, and then obediently nodded. “All right, let’s go home. We haven’t seen Auntie Zuniga since we got back. We kind of miss her.”

The family of four, mother and children, chatted as they walked. Then they ran into Joseph, who had hurriedly arrived at the hospital entrance.

Neera greeted him. “Joseph.”

Joseph smiled. “You’re leaving, Neera?”

“Yes. Mr. Frederic is in good spirits. There’s nothing for us to do here, so we’ll head back. The kids haven’t changed their clothes in days.”

Joseph nodded, his gaze falling on the triplets. He smiled as he crouched down to interact with them. “Go home and rest well. When there’s time, I will take you out to play.”

The triplets obediently and cutely responded, “Okay, Uncle Joseph. You have to keep your word. Pinky promise.”

Joseph was amused and laughed. He reached out to make a pinky promise with each of them.

Then, he stood up, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, “Are you still upset with Aunt Wrenn and Mr. Frederic?”

Neera hesitated for a moment, then said lightly, “It doesn’t matter anymore. What’s done is done. Regardless, they are Jean’s closest relatives, his parents.”

Joseph smiled faintly. “I understand that some wounds, once inflicted, are not easily healed. However, since you left Kingsview, Aunt Wrenn has truly changed a lot. She’s been feeling guilty. Though she’s strong-willed and not one to cry easily, recently, she’s been shedding tears for a long time, feeling depressed. She feels she has let you down, regretting her actions. Your return this time has made her very happy, and she’s very grateful.”

said, no matter what, they are Jean’s closest relatives. Some things are better said out loud. It’s best if the knots of the heart can

understood his intentions

two of them exchanged a few more words before parting ways.

to see the three children. She held them in her arms and

triplets bathe and rest,

It was as if a movie was playing in her mind as she reviewed the past, frame by frame, moment by

her mind, yet the feelings of grievance, frustration, and anger seemed

couldn’t forgive them, her

yet able to forgive them completely.

sigh, she felt a touch of annoyance. Sliding down, she held her breath and submerged herself in the water.

life was quite simple, revolving around their home, the office, and

it was a special circumstance, both of them rarely

time they spent was at the hospital.

was always considerate of Neera’s feelings, seldom leaving her alone with Frederic and Wrenn.

present himself, or he would ask Neera to leave, allowing her

everything, feeling warmth in her

day, Wrenn packed Frederic’s luggage and said, “The weather’s getting cooler. I’ll go back to

her to overwork herself. “Let the servants handle these tasks. There’s no need for you

chuckled, seemingly unconcerned. “I’m just idling anyway. It’s good

Frederic didn’t try to stop

the courage to ask, “Neera, would you like to come back with me? You’ve been working hard these past few days. Let’s go back and rest. I can make some delicious

looked at Neera with a burning yet somewhat cautious gaze. Deep inside, she harbored a faint hope, yet paradoxically, she dared not to expect too

everyone

time, pondered for a moment, and responded softly, “All right.”

her eyes full of disbelief, even

to confirm, yet somewhat afraid it might be her