The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

Chapter 1455

Neera nodded in agreement, then cooperated with the doctor to undergo a full-body examination.

The examination results show that the minor concussion she suffered had improved and was no longer a major concern. However, the abdominal bruising still required further rest and recuperation.

“As for the wounds on your body, apply the ointment on time and be careful not to get them infected. Although the fever has subsided now, you still need to stay in the hospital for a day for observation. If there’s no relapse by tomorrow, you can be discharged and go home to recuperate.”

Hearing this outcome, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Neera thought of something. She quickly grabbed Jean’s hand, looked up at him, and asked, “What about Zephyr? Zephyr, he…”

An image surfaced in her mind. It was the last she saw before she was taken away yesterday. The moment she thought of the knife piercing into Zephyr’s body, she suddenly tensed up, beginning to feel fear.

Could it be that Zephyr is already…

Jean knew what she was worried about and gently comforted her, “Don’t be afraid, Zephyr is fine. His injuries aren’t critical, just two broken ribs that have been treated. Like you, he needs to rest and recover.”

Upon hearing that Zephyr was still alive, Neera nodded in a daze. She felt a great weight finally lifting from her heart.

“Thank goodness. Thank goodness he’s still alive…”

At this moment, the doctor said, “The patient has just awakened and is still very weak. She needs to rest, so there shouldn’t be too many people in the ward.”

After reminding them, he left.

The remaining few glanced at each other. Adriana and Chad took the initiative to say, “In that case, we’ll go out first, Neera. We’ll be next door. Just call us if you need anything.”

Neera nodded slightly. “Alright, Aunt Adriana, Uncle Chad, please don’t worry. I’m fine, and I’ll recover quickly.”

Once the two of them left, the hospital room was once again left with only Neera, Jean, and Avery.

Unlike before, Neera was now awake.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat inexplicably awkward.

Neera cleared her throat, taking the initiative to break the silence.

“Mr. Cox, don’t stand there. Please sit down. There’s no need to be so anxious, as I’m fine now.”

Upon hearing the words, Avery nodded but did not sit down. His expression was complex, his eyes filled with remorse.

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“I’m here to apologize to you. It’s my fault for not dealing with Phoebe properly, which led to the disaster we’re facing now. I take full responsibility for this.”

The mention of Phoebe caused Neera to fall silent before letting out a wry smile.

“People often say that love can make one gentle, but it can also make one evil. Mr. Cox, did you know that Phoebe always had feelings for you that go beyond those of siblings?”

Avery was momentarily stunned, but when he regained his composure, his expression remained indifferent. Not at all surprised, he nodded. “I know. I’ve already rejected her in my own way.”

Neera chose to believe what he said, and so, she smiled.

“Right, so you’ve done what you should have and could have done. When she attacked me the last time, you didn’t just stand by, as you punished her. So, you have nothing to apologize to me for, and there’s no need for you to feel sorry. It’s her who harbors ill intentions, and there’s nothing you can do about it. She chose the wrong path, but it wasn’t you who made her choose it. So, this has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to blame yourself, just like how you advised me before.”

After a moment of silence, Avery hesitated before finally nodding, choosing not to dwell on the issue any longer.

Having spoken for a while, Neera was feeling exhausted physically and mentally.

She covered her mouth to yawn,

her gaze

somewhat unfocused.

In response, Avery said, “You should rest now. I’m leaving. I’ll come to see you another day.”

Neera nodded slightly, glanced at Jean, and said, “Jean, could you please see Mr. Cox out on my behalf?”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Jean naturally didn’t want to but would never turn Neera down. Therefore, even though he was reluctant, he still did as he was told.

In the corridor, Jean wore a cold expression and said, “You know which way the hospital’s main entrance is. I won’t see you out.”

Avery naturally didn’t need Jean to send him off. He looked at Jean with a complex expression and suddenly asked, “The incident at Bartitsu Guild headquarters was your doing, wasn’t it?”

Upon hearing him ask about this matter, Jean’s gaze suddenly sharpened. An indiscernible smirk appeared across his lips, one that was laden with sarcasm.

“What’s the matter? Are you upset that Phoebe is being tormented? Are you here to seek justice for her?”

Avery shook his head, his expression calm. “I was just asking, nothing more. Besides, even if you didn’t take action, I would have.”

Jean sniggered. “What a pity that you didn’t get a chance to show off your skills. However, there is something you can do. Go and collect her body, then throw it to the dogs. Let that be your way of standing up for Neera.”

With that, Jean uttered, “You know where the exit is.” He then turned back to the ward.