The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1379

Nadine glared at him. “What are you talking about? Look at you, all plump. How could you compare with Neera? Step aside and let me talk to Neera.”

Edward was speechless to be called plump.

“Fine, you really are my mom. I’m stepping away, Mom,”

Edward moved back, handing the phone back to Neera with a disgruntled expression.

“Ah, ever since my cousin arrived, it feels like I’m no longer loved by my father and mother. Neera, from now on, you’re the closest person to me.”

Neera found their banter amusing.

After chatting with her uncle and aunt for a while, Neera inquired about Mariah’s condition.

Hearing her question, Nadine glanced at something beyond the screen and suddenly lowered her voice. “It seems like your grandma is showing some signs of recovery.”

Neera was puzzled for a moment, then instantly understood that the so-called recovery was not as straightforward as it seemed.

“Did Grandma sense something?” she asked, her voice unintentionally laced with a hint of nervousness and

caution.

“I suppose so.” Nadine sighed.

“A few days ago, when I was coaxing her to sleep, she suddenly woke up, cried continuously, saying she missed you. She muttered that you and Stacy are practically identical, and it was Stacy who sent you back to her. At that moment, I didn’t realize it. Your grandmother held my hand, crying, telling me she knew we were trying to comfort her, that she knew Stacy was no longer here, and now you were also gone. She asked when you would come back to see her as she missed you.”

Neera hadn’t expected this twist. She fell into silence, a complex expression on her face.

As Nadine spoke, her eyes began to moisten.

Taking a deep breath, she held back the tears welling up in her eyes and cleared her throat.

“Oh, let’s stop talking about this. It’s rare for you cousins to have time to dine together. Don’t worry, we are taking care of your grandmother. If she gradually recovers, that’s good. It means she’s no longer avoiding the truth and accepting reality. After all… sooner or later, she has to know the truth. It’s much better for her to accept it on her own than for us to impose it on her.”

Neera responded with a soft grunt, her voice somewhat hoarse.

After ending the video call, Edward sat back across from her and comforted her, “It’s a good thing that Grandma can accept the truth. Once she fully recovers, everything will get better. Although it will sadden her that Aunt Stacy is no longer here, having you around will provide her comfort.

Neera nodded slightly. “I understand.”

The two skipped over this topic and chatted about other things. The atmosphere gradually warmed up again.

At that moment, an uncertain voice rang out. “Ms. Garcia?”

11:04 Tue, 28 Nov

Mr. Leopold, what a coincidence.” She raised her eyebrows slightly as she stood up to greet him, her demeanor lukewarm.

responded, “What a coincidence.” His gaze shifted between

introduced, “This is my cousin, Edward

at Edward. “Leopold Meyer, the gentleman who

politely. “Mr. Leopold, nice to meet you

feelings. He reached out and shook hands with

faintly. “You flatter me, Mr.

pleasantries, Neera then asked, “Mr. Leopold, do you have an

invitation. Leopold shook

disturb you any longer. I’ll take

Neera didn’t think much about

Edward sensed something

Leopold seems to have

of beef halfway to her mouth, she stared blankly at

“Huh?”

reaction, Edward

other men seriously. Even if someone has feelings for you, you can’t

the beef into her mouth, suddenly losing her

times. We haven’t said as much as we did at the dinner table tonight. How can he be interested in me? You’re just making

an eyebrow. “Although he is trying to hide it, I can see it. The

you just shut up?”

laughed. “Okay, if you don’t want to hear It, then I

“But you’re quite

Neera was speechless.

you for the compliment?

to

Tue, 28

added, “But you’re quite popular with men,

Neera was speechless.

you for the compliment?

came to pick her

restaurant, Edward greeted Jean cheerfully with a hand in

long time no

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he spoke, he suddenly seemed to remember something,

blurted out, “On second thought, since we’re already family, there’s no need to stand on formalities. I’m Neera’s cousin, and now that you’re married, you’re my cousin-in-law,

a somewhat fox-like vibe, as he shot Jean a pointed look.

take advantage. Smiling, he agreed readily, “Yes, from now

long as it was related to Neera, he always appeared particularly accommodating

this, Edward nodded in satisfaction.

up any longer.

twirled the car keys at his fingertips, waved casually, and left.

but you went along with it. He’s deliberately teasing you.”