The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Every time he thought of the injustices she had suffered in the past and the hardships she had once endured, Jean’s heart felt as if it was being sliced by a knife.

The pain was so intense that he could barely breathe.

And the thought of those greedy foster parents ignited a surge of anger from deep within his heart.

“This amount of money is more than enough for a rural family. How could they have the nerve to ask you for medical expenses?”

Neera flashed him a wry smile, tinged with a touch of helplessness.

“My foster father, though poor, had an extraordinary love for gambling. Most of the money was lost to his gambling, and what was left was used to furnish the house. Now, their life is just ordinary, but such a life is definitely not satisfying for them. People’s desires are insatiable. Knowing my current situation, they naturally wouldn’t want to give up on me.”

She then flashed him a confident smile and playfully tousled the man’s hair as she continued, “But rest assured, I won’t let them take advantage of me for no reason. I have my own ways to deal with them.”

Jean naturally knew that she was clever and capable of finding solutions. Yet, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

“If you don’t want to deal with them, I can help you sort it out,” he suggested after a moment’s hesitation.

Neera smiled. “Don’t worry; I’m fine.”

Early the next morning, Neera received the hospital bill.

Seeing the long list of medical tests and the extremely expensive medication bill, Neera could only respond with a sneer.

She found the couple’s behavior utterly disgraceful, but she had grown accustomed to it, so she didn’t take it to heart.

No matter how they choose to act out, she wouldn’t care.

That day, after finishing the design draft, Neera sent it to Levi, asking him to help find the best raw gemstone, stating that he could accept it regardless of the price.

Levi gladly agreed.

concern, Neera stretched lazily and finally stepped out of the study.

were playing chess in the living room. Hearing her footsteps, they turned their heads

gaze met hers, an uncontrollable smile spread across Neera’s face.

her step, she walked over and stood beside him, her gaze lowered to observe the

It seems like you’re on the verge of losing, Uncle Chad.”

Fri, 1

Chad scattered the remaining chess pieces in his hand across the

no more. No matter how much we continue, it’s clear I’m the one losing. My nephew-in-law’s chess skills are indeed

face radiating an indescribable confidence. He modestly said, “It’s only because you let

used to always crush me at chess. Now someone’s giving you a

loses, and you come over to kick him while

arm and said confidently, “I stand with Neera, of course. Jean is Neera’s husband, so it’s only

I really don’t

four of them were chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was just right, when suddenly the butler came forward to report.

president of the Bartitsu Guild

were

glances, their expressions involuntarily turning

him in,” Chad said indifferently.

his assistant, Darren, trailing behind him.

on his cane, was dressed in traditional attire, his expression

slightly, he said, “Everyone’s here, perfect. I came personally because there’s something I need to discuss with you all.”

yet steady and powerful, carrying

Chad, then said with a smile, “What brought you here, sir?