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.

His gaze

introduced, “This is my cousin,

“Leopold Meyer, the

his hand politely. “Mr. Leopold, nice to meet you for the first

and shook hands with him, responding warmly, “Hello, Mr. Park. I’ve heard a lot

faintly. “You flatter me,

do you have an

she extended the invitation. Leopold shook his head,

have an appointment, so I won’t disturb you any longer.

passed, and Neera didn’t think much about

Edward sensed something

seems to have some

of beef halfway to her mouth, she stared blankly

“Huh?”

reaction,

Jean, you really don’t take other men seriously. Even if

beef into her mouth, suddenly losing her

We haven’t said as much as we did at the dinner table

I can

“Will you just

if you don’t want to hear It, then I won’t say it. After all, you know

quite popular with

Neera was speechless.

you for

to

28

quite

Neera was speechless.

you for the

came to

the entrance of the restaurant, Edward greeted Jean cheerfully with

long time no

E

he suddenly seemed to remember something, looking at Neera with a meaningful

family, there’s no need to stand on formalities. I’m Neera’s cousin, and now that

off a somewhat fox-like vibe, as

understood his intention to take advantage. Smiling, he agreed readily, “Yes, from now on, I should call your name

to Neera, he always appeared particularly accommodating and

hearing this, Edward nodded in

settled. I won’t hold you lovebirds up any longer. I’ll be on my way.”

at his fingertips, waved casually, and

but chuckle. “Seriously? He’s younger than you, but you