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.

gaze

“This is my cousin, Edward

Meyer, the gentleman who helped find

nice to meet you

reached out and shook hands with him, responding warmly,

smiled faintly. “You flatter me, Mr. Leopold.”

asked, “Mr. Leopold, do you have an appointment? If not, why not join us?”

courtesy, she extended the invitation. Leopold shook

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

Neera didn’t think much about

sensed something

Leopold seems to have some interest in you?”

hadn’t even considered this possibility. With a piece of beef halfway to her mouth, she stared blankly at him.

“Huh?”

her reaction, Edward understood.

don’t take other men seriously. Even if someone has feelings for

awkwardly put the beef into her mouth,

as much as we did at the dinner table tonight. How can he be interested in me? You’re

hide it, I can see it. The way he looks at you

you just shut

hear It, then I

you’re quite popular with men,

Neera was speechless.

you for the compliment?

Jean came to pick her up.

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“But you’re quite popular

Neera was speechless.

for the

to

of the restaurant, Edward greeted Jean cheerfully

Beauvort, long time no see.”

E

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

thought, since we’re already family, there’s no need to stand

fox-like vibe, as he shot Jean

he agreed readily, “Yes, from now on, I should call your name just

to Neera, he always appeared particularly accommodating and unusually good-tempered.

this, Edward nodded

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

at his

but you