The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 1194

“Um, okay.” Neera pursed her lips as she wrapped herself in the blanket under his gaze, then closed her eyes.

She didn't know why she did it.

She just felt embarrassed, even a bit awkward, unsure of how to respond to his attentiveness.

Another reason was she would be reminded of Jean whenever she saw the man.

The concern he showed her earlier would inexplicably remind her of Jean's tenderness.

What's wrong with me? Has my emotions intensified from missing Jean so much that it's causing me to think of him?

Amid such chaotic thoughts, she heard the sound of footsteps leaving.

Surprisingly, her anxiety gradually ebbed with his arrival and departure.

It was as if something had smoothed it over.

Before long, her mind and emotions calmed down, and she finally drifted off to sleep.

Not far away, Darcel continued to gaze at her, his pitch-black eyes unreadable, leaving one to wonder what he was thinking.

“Are you not going to keep her company?” Caleb asked unexpectedly as he suddenly appeared from nowhere and casually sat next to him.

Darcel glanced at him, answering airily, “Too conspicuous.”

Caleb was drinking water when he heard the comment. He choked, spurting out the water in his mouth.

He was causing quite a stir as he laughed and coughed simultaneously, causing Darcel to frown and shoot him a sidelong glance.

“Keep it down, will you? You'll wake her up with all the noise you're making.”

Caleb raised his hand in acknowledgment. His voice was much softer when he spoke again. “My apologies. I was caught by surprise.”

Then, he started teasing him.

“So you do know what conspicuous is? Do you think everything you've done before isn't? You specifically went to rescue her and even brought her a cup of warm milk and a blanket. Could you be any more obvious?”

Darcel's eyes narrowed slightly, his tone still as icy as ever.

“She didn't notice it and just assumed I was one of your men.”

Caleb shivered, goosebumps rising across his skin. “What do you mean by my men? Don't make it sound as if there's something more than meets the eye. We have nothing between us.”

Darcel turned his head, his gaze carrying a hint of danger. “Keep talking nonsense, and I'll have someone carry you out of here.”

Caleb whined, “Aw, come on! I'm not done having fun yet. You won't get to be by her side if you kick me out this soon.”

Darcel remained silent.

Celeb sighed lazily. “How unexpected. Your girlfriend had been dragged into such a complicated situation. She looks like a simple girl who devotes herself to studying medicine. Hence, treating wounds and saving people are the only things she knows. How can she even withstand all the fighting and killing? It must be tough on her. I wonder what was on Chad's mind to pass his position to her. I can't believe you agreed to this.”

“She's not my girlfriend. She's my fiancée,” Darcel emphasized, reminding him at the first opportunity.

Next, his gaze fell back on her soundly asleep face, a trace of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

“She is innocent but not fragile. On the contrary, she's much tougher than others. Even though she hasn't experienced all these, she is still striving and finding ways to make herself stronger.”

It was Caleb's first time to hear him speak so gently, so he couldn't help but take a closer look at him.

“Tsk, tsk, I really wish I could see your face right now, but unfortunately, this d*mn thing is blocking my view. I can't see anything. Do you really like her that much? This is the first time I've seen you like this, hiding your real identity just to protect her. No offense, but considering your noble status, doing such a thing seems a bit inferior, don't you think?”

Darcel casually curved his lips into a smirk. “Inferior? I don't think so. I'm willing to do anything as long as I can stay by her side to protect and guard her.”

Caleb waved his hand dismissively, having had enough of his cheesiness.

“Suit yourself. Do whatever you want. I still have to follow your lead anyway, but you better tone it down a bit. They might see through your disguise if you keep drawing attention to yourself like this.”

Tone it down a bit? I finally get to be by her side. Moreover, I already did my best to restrain myself in everything related to her. How much more do I need to tone it down?

“By the way, what's your take on what happened tonight? Do you think the Jennings family is behind it?”

Caleb abruptly changed the subject and asked about his thoughts on the raid earlier.

The tenderness in Darcel's eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by a chilling coldness.

“Shane mentioned earlier that the person he fought with had a very similar style to the unique technique of the Jennings family. His speculation is likely accurate. The people who sparred with me before also used the Jennings family's martial arts techniques.”

Caleb nodded. “However, it appears not entirely so. Speaking of which, the Jennings family and the Logan family are on good terms.”

At that moment, Darcel suddenly shot to his feet, his face cold and grave. “I don't care who they work for, but anyone who attacked tonight will not get away unscathed.”