The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1454

The scene pierced through Avery’s heart.

He closed his eyes briefly as he turned aside, choosing not to witness their affection.

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Neera didn’t notice his presence. Looking at Jean, she suddenly burst into tears, then laughed before crying again. Her alternating between laughter and tears was heart-wrenchingly poignant.

“They all said you wouldn’t return and Bartitsu Guild was sending someone to eliminate you. They said I would never see you again. My heart was about to break. I was so scared, scared that something would really happen to you. The mere thought of that possibility… brought me to the verge of collapse. But thank goodness… thank goodness you came back alive. Thank goodness you’re okay…”

Slightly choked up, she spoke intermittently in a hoarse voice.

Upon hearing her speak, Jean felt as if every fiber in his body was in pain.

He never would have guessed that the first thing Neera would say upon waking up was that.

He never imagined that her concern for his safety far exceeded her own survival.

Neera, why are you such a fool.

His heart ached beyond words. Again and again, he tenderly kissed her, soothing her emotions as well as his own.

while moving her fingers that she couldn’t help but hiss in pain. Hearing her soft cry, he forced himself to calm down. Standing back up, he told her

was only at that moment that Neera realized there was another person standing

were filled with disbelief, even forgetting her embarrassment.

look at her, shaking his head. “No, this is Bartitsu Guild. I heard you were injured, so I came to see you. I’m glad you’re awake. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know

before he finished, as he couldn’t bring himself to

to care about these things. She

Bartitsu Guild on your own? The guild will surely try to kill you if they see you! It’s very dangerous for you here. You should leave as soon as possible. It’s best not to linger. Otherwise, if the

paused for a moment, his half-lowered eyelashes

gentle voice, “It’s not as serious as you think.

hearing this, Neera was taken aback. “From the Medicina family? So… Mr. Medicina is

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you. After I heard

Caleb had arrived. She shifted her gaze, curiously looking at Jean.

Phison. Caleb came to see you after hearing about it. You’ve been poisoned with a frost poison, causing a

what she heard. After taking a moment to digest it, she finally understood what

by me soaking in icy water for too long. It’s not an incurable disease, so don’t

Jean nodded. “Mmm-hmm.”

nurse and doctor walked in, closely followed by Chad

grabbing Neera’s hand. Tears fell once again, as she simply couldn’t hold herself