The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1038

Edward was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. “Why are you doing this, Mom? You can't just set your son up like this...”

I was supposed to bring Neera home, but how did it end up with the whole family being whisked away, leaving me all alone?

Nadine blinked, her face full of innocence.

“How can you call this a trap? We've entrusted the entire Park family to you. This is trust, my son. Do your best. I'm cheering for you!”

Edward was rendered speechless.

Wow... I'm so touched.

He didn't even know how to argue back.

However, the thought of his grandmother's health improving gave him a sense of relief, making him feel that it was all worth it.

“All right. When I have some free time, I'll fly over to see you all.”

Nadine gently patted his shoulder. “Okay, my son is so sensible. I'll remember to send you more pictures of beautiful scenery and delicious food later.”

Edward was at a loss for words once again.

Wow... Thank you, then!

Neera was so amused that she couldn't help but laugh. She said, “Edward, my cousin, don't worry. I'll take good care of Uncle Jeremiah and Aunt Nadine. Once you join us, I'll make it up to you.”

Edward finally heard her call him “cousin.” His eyes instantly lit up, filled with immense satisfaction.

“Look at that. My cousin is the one who truly cares for me.”

The whole family was filled with joy, a happiness that even Jean couldn't resist. A smile involuntarily curled up at the corners of his lips, his gaze constantly falling on Neera's face.

Seeing her look his way, his gaze softened even more, his smile as warm as a spring breeze.

After some time, Mariah woke up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Neera sitting by her bed. She sat up happily.

“Baby girl, you really didn't leave. You really stayed to keep me company...”

Neera smiled gently, tenderly smoothing Mariah's hair for her.

“Indeed, I promised you, didn't I? I'm definitely not going anywhere.”

Then, she asked, “Would you like to go out with me now?”

Mariah's eyes were bright, filled with excitement and curiosity.

“Going out for fun? Where to?”

“Well, let's not discuss that now. It's a secret. You'll find out once you get there.”

Right after Mariah heard it was a secret, her curiosity was piqued even more, and she nodded enthusiastically.

“Let's go. As long as my baby girl is with me, I don't mind where we go. I will always be with you...”

So, Neera decided to take her to the research center, with Nadine and Edward following along.

“Baby girl, I remember this place. It's where you conduct your research, isn't it? Weren't you supposed to take me out for fun? Why have we come here?”

After getting out of the car, Mariah followed her inside, all the while observing and asking questions.

While they were talking, Neera had already led her to the door of the examination room.

She pushed the door open, then truthfully informed, “Indeed, I can take you out for fun, but only after we finish the check-up.”

Mariah peered inside, seeing nothing but stark white everywhere, which made her a bit scared. She tightened her grip on Neera's hand.

“Baby girl, I don't want to go in...”

Neera comforted her, her arm around Mariah's shoulders. “It's okay. Don't be scared. I'm here with you. It's just a medical check-up, and it will be over soon. Trust me.”

Mariah looked at her with a mix of trust and skepticism, then peered inside. In the end, she didn't resist any further.

Under Neera's persuasive coaxing, a comprehensive physical examination and targeted tests were all carried out.

The results came out quickly. After looking over the test report, Neera felt a bit more at ease.

“Granny's health isn't in serious trouble. With proper care, she will gradually recover. As for her memory confusion and inability to recognize people, it's likely related to some mental health issues. However, medication can assist in her recovery.”

After she finished speaking, she rummaged through the medicine cabinet in her office and handed Nadine several boxes.

“Aunt Nadine, this medicine needs to be taken for a while. Give it to Granny after each meal, three times a day. In addition, I will prescribe some traditional medicine for her, which will help her sleep better. Gradually, her energy will recover. Once we're back in Essley, I'll find time to give Granny needling treatment. With this approach, her recovery is completely assured.”

Nadine was delighted and replied smilingly, “Okay, I'll listen to you. You're really impressive!”

Afterward, in order to fulfill her promise, Neera took the elderly lady for a stroll in the nearby park.

In the blink of an eye, night had approached. Nadine knew that Neera had her own matters to attend to, so she used her busyness as an excuse to coax Mariah to go home.

After bidding them farewell, Neera returned to Imperial Gardens.