The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 734

In the evening, the triplets were restless when they returned to the mansion.

"Mommy, will Grandaunt be alright? We're worried about her."

Neera looked at the children as they gathered around her. She noticed the worries that filled their faces.

A smile broke out on her face, and she gently caressed their faces.

"Don't you trust me? If I say everything will be alright, it will be. Stop worrying about this."

Naturally, the triplets trusted her. They nodded at the same time.

"I hope Grandaunt can get better soon and overcome her illness!"

"Yes, and Uncle Jean too. I hope he will be alright."

"It feels like we haven't seen Uncle Jean in a long time. We miss him."

Deep in their hearts, they were always thinking about Jean. The children missed him dearly.

Sammy's bright eyes sparkled with anticipation. He took the initiative to ask, "Mommy, can we make a video call with Uncle Jean?"

Neera blinked. Actually, she wanted to see him too.

She agreed right away, saying, "Of course. I'm not sure if he's awake, but we can give it a try."

Luckily, Jean was awake. The video call quickly went through.

His handsome but pale face appeared on the screen almost instantaneously.

The sight of him caught Neera off guard.

When she met his eyes, her heart was overcome with emotion.

The triplets, however, were ecstatic. All three tried their best to squeeze their heads closer to the screen.

"Uncle Jean, are you feeling better?"

Seeing them, Jean smiled faintly at the camera and replied, "I'm better now. Where are you all?"

Perhaps because he was unwell, his usually sharp features had softened considerably, even his gazes appeared more gentle.

Sammy quickly answered, "We're at home. This is our mansion in Essley."

Jean had gotten a hang of the situation. He wondered, "Where's your mom? Can I speak to her alone?"

He missed Neera and yearned to see her. There was so much he wanted to say.

The triplets were very understanding. They gave an adorable nod and agreed, "Okay."

They passed the phone to Neera and obediently went upstairs, not wanting to disturb the two.

"Neera," Jean called out to her, his voice dripping with gentleness.

Neera lifted her hand to adjust the camera to focus on her. She replied with a simple grunted, "Mm-hmm."

After that, a long and awkward silence followed.

The two of them had so much to say. When they saw each other's faces, words seemed to fail them. Only their gazes, which brimming with intense emotions, were intertwined in the air.

After what felt like an eternity, Jean finally broke the silence.

"I received the contract. I went through it and signed."

This was the first thing he said to her after a long silence and his words upset Neera.

That contract was a testament to the way they get involved in the first place. Now that it was destroyed, there was a sudden hollowness in her heart.

A feeling of relief quickly followed this.

Its existence served as a constant reminder that their marriage wasn't genuine. That contract was a shackle for them. It was a good thing for it to be gone.

The two could finally face each other most purely.

She beamed. Her eyes twinkled brightly. She uttered, "Congratulations! We're free."

Her voice was sincere.

When Jean heard this, any gloominess that lingered in his heart vanished.

Influenced by her smile, he too, let out a warm smile.

"Right, there's no reason to hold onto something that isn't genuine. While I've signed the contract, that doesn't mean I'm giving up on you. I simply want nothing weighing us down. From here, we start fresh. One day, I'll transform our fake relationship into a real one."

His declarations were calm and resolute.

Neera's heart quivered with his words.

She looked intently into his eyes, feeling as though they were pulling her into the depth.

His soothing voice continued, "Neera, you are mine. In this lifetime, you're destined to be my wife. Stay safe while you're overseas. Wait for the day I come for you and bring you back into my embrace."

Neera listened in dazed. Her eyes turned red.

Her heart experienced a blend of bitterness and then overwhelming sweetness.

She found herself struggling for words. She simply nodded heavily, letting out a soft murmur.

Her voice quivered, signaling she was on the brink of crying.

It took considerable effort for her to regain her composure and continue speaking to him.

"I'll be here waiting. In the meantime, ensure you take care of yourself. I've trained Osbert the treatment methods, and he'll look after you in my place. You have to cooperate and not let anyone else treat you. Don't make me worry."

There was a warmth in Jean's eyes as he replied, "I promise. You need to take good care of yourself too."

After expressing their feelings, they both felt a sense of relief wash over them.

Jean asked about Adriana's health and let out a sigh of relief upon hearing the update.

"It's comforting to know it's not as bad as we feared. I'm confident she'll get better soon. Don't stress yourself out too much."

While Neera maintained a composed exterior, internally she was a storm of emotions.

The reality was that, while Adriana's health wasn't dire, she was still sick. It was hard not to fear, even for someone with strong mental fortitude.

Jean's reassurance seemed to have a magical effect, calming her restless heart.