The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1101

Avery nodded, then asked, “Is it convenient now? Could you help me check how well my body has recovered?”

Neera didn't mind, so she asked, “Are you feeling unwell?”

Avery let out a soft “Hmm”, clutching his chest. His brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed quickly.

“I feel a slight discomfort in my chest these past few days. I'm heading back to the Free State in a couple of days, so I thought I'd see you while you're available.”

Neera nodded and said, “Alright.” Then, she joined him in the lounge on the first floor.

After taking his pulse, she reassured him, “You're just recovering from a serious illness and are still a bit weak, but there's nothing seriously wrong. As long as you take care of yourself over the long term, you'll get better. There's no need to be overly anxious.”

Avery withdrew his hand, fastening his exquisite cufflinks, and smiled, “Since you say it's fine, then I'm relieved.”

Off to the side, the triplets were watching the interaction between the two people intently. Their gazes were unwavering and subtly intense.

Sammy clenched his fist, and was somewhat unhappy.

“I can see, he's just deliberately trying to win Mommy's sympathy!”

Penny was also indignantly whispering in his ear.

“Exactly. Isn't this just him playing the sympathy card? Is he trying to make Mommy feel sorry for him?”

Harvey squinted his eyes, and remained silent.

Over here, they were whispering amongst themselves.

Over there, Avery's gaze shifted and looked in that direction suddenly as if he sensed something.

The moment the triplets met his gaze, they immediately fell silent, standing even more upright than a poplar tree.

Avery was a bit amused. He raised an eyebrow and teased them, “You don't have to watch me so closely. I won't do anything to your mom.”

Upon hearing this, Neera felt somewhat embarrassed.

The triplets didn't believe him, and secretly muttered in their hearts. Judging by your overly solicitous behavior, you don't seem to be as harmless as you appear.

Their intentions were seen through, yet they didn't panic at all. They simply played dumb instead.

“Mr. Cox, what are you talking about? We just want to spend more time with Mommy. After all, she's been so busy lately that she hasn't had time to play with us. Now that she finally has some time off work, of course we want to stick around her more.”

Avery let out a laugh as he could see through their act, yet he chose not to reveal it.

“I heard you guys play chess. Would you like to have a game? Everything's all set up here.”

At that moment, he asked in a good-natured manner.

Without a second thought, Harvey declined promptly, “Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Cox, but there's no such need. We don't feel like playing chess right now.”

This man is definitely trying to seize the opportunity to get closer to us, hoping that we would switch sides and support him being with Mommy.

Hmph, we wouldn't give him this opportunity!

“I see. Alright then. Wait until you're ready, then we shall play a game.”

Avery nodded nonchalantly, then suggested, “On the third floor of this cruise ship is a large amusement area. It's filled with high-tech electronic devices and even robots. Would you like to go check it out?”

Upon hearing about electronic technology and robots, Sammy's eyes lit up instantly with a hint of excitement stirring within.

A “yes” almost slipped from his lips, but he swallowed it back forcefully, suppressing the excitement in his heart. Then, he shook his head with much difficulty.

“Thank you, but I'm currently not interested in those things, nor do I want to go check them out.”

Upon hearing this, Neera's lips twitched slightly, almost breaking into a laugh.

She knew her child better than anyone else, so she was well aware of how much her child, Sammy, loved high technology.

How could he possibly not be interested in those things?

This little rascal seems to watch Avery very closely...

Despite being rejected repeatedly, Avery didn't give up and laughed it off nonchalantly.

“Is that so? What a pity. I was thinking if you guys were interested, I could take you to see it. Not only that, there's a specially designed mini aquarium on the first floor. It's filled with a variety of fish. Standing inside, it feels as if you're submerged under the sea, swimming with the schools of fish. Since you're already here, it would be somewhat regrettable to miss such a beautiful sight.”

Penny was so moved by his words that she couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

This... is just too tempting!

Avery observed the three of them composedly. Seeing the hesitation in Penny's eyes, his smile deepened, luring her relentlessly.

“Well, there's nothing else going on right now, so let's go take a look. It's a rare opportunity, and it would be such a pity to miss it.”

Penny glanced at her two older brothers. She felt somewhat conflicted after noticing their silence.

Seeing the situation, Sammy pondered for a moment, then sidled over to Harvey and whispered softly.

“Harvey, Penny really wants to go. Let's just go and take a look. There's no harm in just looking. As long as we firmly choose Dad in our hearts, it doesn't count as betrayal.”

After much hesitation, Harvey finally gave in and agreed, unable to muster another refusal.