The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 731

Upon hearing Osbert's words, Neera felt a warmth in her heart.

Though they had been apart for merely a day, it felt like ages to her. She yearned for the comfort of Jean's voice, and she saw how he was doing.

Reading her emotions, Osbert offered, "Do you want me to see if Jean can speak with you?"

Neera immediately declined, insisting, "No, let him rest."

"Okay," Osbert replied, his concern evident in his voice. "How are you holding up? How's Aunt Adriana?"

Neera sank into the couch, massaging her temples wearily.

"I'm fine. I already paid her a visit, and she..."

After providing a brief account of the situation, Osbert quickly comforted her, saying, "Stay strong. If it's not malignant, then it means the situation is not that bad. It can be managed."

"Alright."

Neera nodded.

Osbert inquired, "Does this mean you'll be away for a long time?"

Neera sighed, "Yes, I might be preoccupied for some time. Aunt Adriana needs to accept tests and possibly surgery. Someone needs to be at the company headquarters."

As she spoke, an image of Jean flashed across Neera's mind.

"Once Jean is up, let him know that I might be very busy lately and not be available at all times."

Osbert nodded understandingly and said, "Of course, I'll relay the message. Just remember to look after yourself. Jean would be devastated if he learned you were running yourself ragged."

"I'll keep that in mind."

After hanging up, Neera remained still.

Her mind suddenly went blank; her eyes lost their focus, but the figures in her thoughts became more vivid. Despite being apart for just a brief period, she already missed him terribly.

...

At the hospital, Susan and Roxanne gleefully spoke to Alfonso over the phone.

"We reside in a luxury VIP room! As I thought, Adriana wouldn't turn her back on us. Coming abroad is definitely a wise choice!"

Susan boasted proudly.

Roxanne appeared smug as well; her complexion had improved, and the treatment was efficient.

"Dad, you have no idea how magnificent the ANXIN Group headquarters is. It is ten times the size of our company. We have no idea. How could Aunt Adriana be so cruel as to stand by and watch our family go bankrupt? Humph!"

Her eyes sparkled with envy and greed.

She showed no gratitude for Adriana's help. On the contrary, she was plotting to acquire wealth.

"Don't worry, we'll come out with some tricks. I'm confident we can persuade Aunt Adriana to help us. Our company will rise again!"

Alfonso was overjoyed. His previously depressed emotions improved noticeably.

"Good girl. Once I settle things here, I'll join you and your mom. I eagerly await the good news from you two."

Feeling elated, Roxanne hung up. She started to strategize with Susan on their next moves to make a scene.

A knock on the door, however, interrupted their plotting.

"Come on in."

Roxanne put on airs as if she were a wealthy heiress, trying to look regal. Her tone was one of haughtiness.

A hospital employee entered the room and stated sternly, "Your medical fees have been discontinued. Pack up and leave."

Roxanne's complexion instantly changed.

Susan was astounded as well.

"Impossible! My aunt had certainly paid for the renewal!"

"The payment has been discontinued now," the hospital staff urged heartlessly. "You need to clear out immediately. Pay up or get out!"

Pay? Where are we going to get the money to pay?

Both of them panicked. They immediately changed their previous attitude of smugness to one of courtesy.

"Is there a mistake? My aunt would definitely renew the payment. Let me call her right now!"

Roxanne hurriedly called Adriana, but there was no answer.

The expressions of the mother and daughter turned grimmer.

Desperate, Susan pleaded, "My daughter is very sick. Could you please show us mercy and let us stay? We will contact our family as soon as possible and make the payment. Is that okay?"

The hospital staff was not about to express any compassion.

"Cut the nonsense! Pack your belongings and leave now. Otherwise, we will have to resort to force."

When she said by force, she meant that security would have to physically remove them and their belongings from the building.

Susan and Roxanne were furious.

The hospital staff evicted them that evening.

They had only enough cash for plane tickets on this trip abroad.

The success of their search for Adriana can be attributed to the notoriety of the ANXIN Group. They were given a place to stay when Adriana took them in.

However, with no money to their name and being driven out, They had nowhere to go and ended up on the streets.

Despite repeated attempts, they were unable to reach Adriana via her phone.

They went to a park and sat on a bench. They were desperate, and every second felt like an eternity.

Grinding her teeth with resentment, Susan stated determinedly, "Hang on there! The first thing tomorrow morning, we'll go to ANXIN Group. We'll find Adriana and demand an explanation."