Female Novel
Chapter 1029
After they had left, Neera returned to the living room and asked Adriana, “What's wrong with Grandpa? Judgingby his earlier demeanor, he doesn't seem too happy.”
Adriana let out a sigh of melancholy.
“It's not that he's unhappy. I guess he's just sad. Jeremiah just told us that he wants you to come with us to visityour mother's grave. Your family has just reunited, so it's only right to pay a visit. I thought you would agree, so Isaid yes to it on your behalf.”
“I see...” Having made up her mind, Neera said, “All right. I'll get in touch with Uncle Jeremiah tomorrow, andthen we'll go together.”
Whenever this topic came up, Adriana would feel a bit sad. “Okay. Your mother was unfortunate in herrelationships, and she left us too early. Your grandparents must still be heartbroken. After all, it's always hard toaccept such a tragedy when the elderly have to lose the young. Over the years, they have been constantly thinkingabout your mother. It hasn't been easy for them.”
Neera let out a deep sigh, her expression somewhat bitter.
“Yes, I heard that both my maternal grandparents were so upset back then. These years, my grandmother has beenmissing my mother way too much. That's why she fell ill like this. You don't even have to think about it to knowhow much pain she must be feeling inside...”
Adriana and Chad were planning to go out later that night.
Before they left, they also took the triplets with them.
The triplets initially wanted to spend more time with Neera, but upon further thought, they realized that theopportunity for their parents to be alone was more important, so they decisively left with Adriana. novelbin
In the afternoon, when the sunlight was just right, Neera was sitting on the sofa, turning her head to gaze out ofthe floor-to-ceiling window, somewhat lost in thought.
Jean called out to her twice, but when she didn't respond, he curiously leaned in and lightly flicked her forehead.
“You seem so lost in thought. What are you thinking about?”
Neera instinctively took his hand, looking down at his palm as she said, “I've been thinking. We'll be leavingsoon, so what will happen to Grandma, then? Given her condition, she must be thinking about me all the time,wanting to see me. I'm afraid things might get a bit messy if she can't see me...”
Jean knew how deeply Mariah missed her mother, to the point where her mind even became unclear.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Are you in a hurry to return to Essley? If not, why not stay here a fewmore days? I still have matters to attend to here. Alternatively, we could discuss with your grandparents. Theyaren't particularly busy, and if they're willing, they could come with us to Essley. That way, your grandmothercould see you every day, which should help stabilize her condition.”
Neera was somewhat hesitant.
She believed that the elderly, due to their age, generally preferred not to venture into unfamiliar places.
Besides, Jeremiah, Nadine, and Edward were all here. They surely wouldn't want to be separated from theirchildren and grandchildren.
But at the moment, apart from this method, there didn't seem to be any other viable options.
With this in mind, she nodded. “That's a great idea. I'll talk to my grandparents about it later, see if they're willingto come with us.”
The corners of Jean's lips curved slightly, as he gently raised his hand to caress her forehead. His movementswere slow and tender.
“Don't overthink it. Things will be okay when the time comes, and all problems can be solved. After all theseyears, you two have finally reconciled, and there's nothing better than this. As for your grandmother's condition,we can gradually treat her later, so there's nothing to worry about.”
Neera felt a warmth in her heart, a radiant smile spreading across her face as she obediently nodded.
“Yeah, I know.”
Glancing at the time, Jean asked with concern, “Do you want to go up and take a nap?”
Neera was a bit tired, but she nodded, then shook her head.
“So you're saying yes and no at the same time, what does that even mean? You're tired, but you don't want tosleep?” Jean chuckled.
Neera answered honestly, “I want to sleep, but I don't want to go upstairs. I just want to be with you, to stay byyour side.”
Jean smiled faintly, finding her reliance on him quite enjoyable.
“All right, then. Do as you please. I'll be here dealing with work, so you can sleep with your head on my lap,okay?”
He initially intended to return to his study to work, but the couch in there was somewhat small. He was worriedthat she wouldn't be comfortable sleeping there, so he simply decided to stay and work here instead.
Neera readily agreed and quickly lay down on the couch, resting her head on his lap.
Perhaps it was his presence that enveloped her, providing a sense of security. In no time, she fell into a deep sleep.
Jean was halfway through his work when he looked down to look at Neera, who was napping on his lap. His gazewas so tender it was utterly endearing.
How could someone like her, whom I could love so deeply and willingly, exist in this world?
He adored everything about her, even watching her sleep felt incredibly beautiful.
He always worked without distraction, but in this moment, he couldn't help but lift his hand, gently smoothing herhair.
In her slumber, Neera seemed to sense his tenderness. Unconsciously, she let out a soft whimper, leaning towardhim in a dependent manner.
Seeing this, Jean felt as if his heart was about to melt.
Later on, when Neera woke up, she found that Jean was still in the same position as when she fell asleep,allowing her to use him as a pillow.
She glanced at the time, quickly stood up, and asked with concern, “I've been sleeping for so long, and youhaven't moved at all. Aren't your legs sore?”
Jean looked at her slightly anxious eyes, his lips lightly pursed as if he took a breath, and said, “They're numb.”
Neera felt somewhat guilty for bothering him. Just as she was about to give him a massage, he pulled her into hisarms.
“In return for being your pillow, how will you repay me?”
Neera blinked, voluntarily kissed him on the lips, and asked, “Is this good enough?”
Jean raised an eyebrow, feeling dissatisfied. “Of course it isn't.”
He then cupped the back of her head, capturing her lips in a deep kiss.