The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 587

When Neera heard that Jean had arrived, she couldn't help but be surprised. She set aside her work and hurriedly left the laboratory.

A tall, composed figure of a man stood quietly just outside the door.

"Why are you here?" She asked, laughter of surprise in her voice, a softness she hadn't realized crept into her tone.

Jean cast a glance at her, and there was a faint hint of deep blue in his eyes.

"I've come to take you home," he said quietly.

The word "take" tickled Neera's sense of humor, and she couldn't help but chuckle.

She pointed to the clock on the wall. "My set of data will be ready soon. Can you wait for me a little longer?"

Jean raised an eyebrow. "How long?"

"Give me ten minutes, I'll finish recording," she assured him.

Reluctantly, Jean agreed, and he waited patiently.

Almost ten minutes later, Neera changed her clothes and came out. Seeing his patient figure waiting for her, her heart warmed.

"Let's go home."

"Yeah."

The two walked side by side and got into the car, where Jean's demeanor suddenly shifted.

"You always say I don't take care of my body, but I think it's you who doesn't take your health seriously."

His expression was stern, his voice slightly deeper, and there was no hint of playfulness.

As Neera gazed into his deep black eyes, she noticed that he was mad.

Just because we've started dating, and I should take better care of myself? Neera blinked, but there was no hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

The feeling of someone caring for her was heartwarming, so much so that her heart melted, and she couldn't help but smile.

"I told you last night that these reagents are crucial in the early stages of the project. I need to invest a lot of effort now, but it won't be this hectic later on. Don't be upset, okay?" She explained gently, trying to be reassuring.

In a coaxing gesture, she even took the initiative to hold his hand and give it a playful shake.

Jean, his thin lips slightly pursed, couldn't resist her charm and reluctantly forgave her.

"I'll only allow you to do it this time, you shouldn't let this happen again," he warned.

Neera willingly smiled and readily agreed, "Okay!"

Jean started the car and asked, "Are we going home right away?"

"Auntie Zuniga has already taken the children to school. I'll take you out for breakfast first."

After filling their stomachs, Jean drove her back home.

"Get some rest," he suggested.

"Alright." Neera released his hand, "What about you?"

Jean raised an eyebrow and looked at her seriously. "I'm here to keep an eye on you, to ensure you don't overwork."

"Pft…" Neera couldn't help but burst into laughter.

However, she was genuinely tired, so she let him go, took a shower, and fell into a deep sleep.

This time, she slept until the afternoon.

When she woke up, the sun was streaming in perfectly.

Jean was still there, seated on the sofa with the light behind him, his profile both strong and gentle.

Neera's eyes gradually cleared, and when she saw him, she couldn't help but smile.

Unexpectedly, he never left her side, guarding her.

Jean asked Ian to bring some documents, and he was focused on reading when he heard her voice. He looked up at her, setting aside his work.

"Are you awake? Take it easy and relax for a while. I'll have Auntie Zuniga warm up some food."

With those words, he stood up and left the room.

Neera glanced at his retreating figure until he disappeared, then buried her face in the blanket and giggled softly.

...

Jean watched her finish her meal, feeling somewhat satisfied.

"Are you resting at home today, or are you going to the research center?"

Neera hesitated.

Seeing her hesitation, Jean's gentle demeanor turned serious in an instant and furrowed his brows.

"Are you planning to pull an all-nighter tonight? You used to do that often for your research, didn't you?"

"Well, something like that..."

Sensing his concern, Neera quickly reassured him, "But don't worry, I promise not to stay up all night tonight and come home early, okay?"

Jean's expression softened slightly.

Afterward, he drove her back to the research center before heading to his company.

"Neera, I heard from Luigi that you didn't go back until after nine this morning. How much rest did you get? Why are you here so early?" Osbert complained upon seeing her.

Neera smiled and replied, "You're all working hard, so how can I stay behind? Don't worry, I've had some rest."

She glanced around and noticed that everyone else was present.

However, only Thora was missing.

"Why isn't she here?" Neera asked casually.

Osbert knew who she was referring to, curled his lips, and shrugged.

"I don't know either. I knocked on her door when I left, but she didn't answer. I'm not sure if she's still sleeping or if she's inside."

A flicker of annoyance crossed Neera's eyes, and she made a call.

However, after calling twice, there was no response.

In the end, she didn't want to waste any more time on that woman.

"Don't wait for her, let's continue."

...

Thora deliberately chose not to show up.

She had no intention of following Neera's work ethic, which involved sacrificing her well-being for research.

She hadn't slept for half the night the previous day, and she was already exhausted.

Upon waking up, she had no desire to face Neera.

After a refreshing sleep, she felt relaxed and went out for a leisurely shopping spree.

In the evening, having made a few satisfying purchases, she found a high-end restaurant and treated herself to a delicious meal.

Meanwhile, Jean finished work and was on his way home when he received a call from Fabio.

"Jean, it's been a while since we sat down together. Are you free this evening? Let's have dinner."

Jean agreed because he thought that Fabio had something important to discuss.