Female Novel
Chapter 1164
His voice was so gentle that it instantly soothed the little temper that had just flared up in Neera.
I'm so easy to please, huh?
She couldn't help but inwardly criticize herself. She pouted and denied with a tsundere attitude, “No one. Do youneed something?”
Jean lightly chuckled, his lips curling into a smile. “Ah, you're being so cold toward me. It seems I'm the realculprit here.”
When he pointed it out, Neera's cheeks flushed red instantly, feeling quite embarrassed.
“Hey, do you have something to ask of me? If not, I'm going to sleep now!”
After this little tiff, the girlish emotions Neera had been suppressing seemed to have ignited. She began to actmore coy and capricious toward him, and it happened more and more frequently, becoming increasinglyspontaneous.
Jean admired the woman she used to be—gentle yet determined, generous and brave. But he found himself evenmore captivated by who she'd become, especially her newfound, tantalizing edge of temperamental flair.
He knew that only he could see this unique side of her.
With this in mind, the affection in his eyes deepened, and his voice became even more gentle.
“Don't sleep just yet. Keep me company and chat with me. I've been so busy these past few days, barely gettingany sleep. I just want to hear your voice.”
Upon hearing this, Neera was taken aback for a moment. Only then did she belatedly realize the fatigue in hisvoice, along with a slight hoarseness.
All her minor grievances vanished instantly, and she began to worry about him.
“Why are you so busy again? Didn't I tell you to rest properly? Given your current health condition, how can youwithstand staying up late and working hard? Why are you like this? When I'm not by your side watching overyou, you just don't take your health seriously, do you?”
Hearing her slight anger, Jean quickly tried to appease her.
“There's no need to worry. I've been taking the medicine you gave me on time, and I've been eating properly. I'veonly been working overtime because I've been really busy. But rest assured, it was just for these past few days,and I've just finished up.”
So, his lack of contact these past few days was due to him being too busy.
As soon as he finished his work, he immediately called her just to hear the sound of her voice.
How could he be like this? It's so unfair. He's even making it impossible for me to get angry at him!
Neera bit her lip lightly, one hand clutching her phone, the other gripping the blanket. It took her a while beforeshe finally spoke in a slow, deliberate manner.
“No matter how busy you are, you should always take good care of yourself. Have you forgotten how you used towatch over me, making sure I didn't stay up late? Don't let it happen again.”
Upon hearing this, Jean knew she had forgiven him. The smile on his face broadened.
“Um, what about you? What have you been up to these past couple of days?”
Neera's inner gloom had dissipated, and her tone softened. She casually shared some interesting things she hadcome across on the internet in her spare time over the past couple of days.
However, she didn't utter a single word about her own attack and injury.
Jean listened quietly, his heart aching unbearably.
She always shares joy and never burdens others with her worries.
If he wasn't fully aware of the situation, he might have been deceived by her nonchalant words.
The two of them chatted for nearly an hour. Jean, mindful of her injury, reluctantly suggested that she should getsome sleep.
Neera gave a hum of agreement. “All right, then. Good night.”
“All right. Good night.”
The call ended, and Jean stood by the window, his eyes darker than the night itself.
Upon learning of Neera's mishap, he was ready to set off for District Fourteen, wanting to fly to her sideimmediately.
However, with the district president's election approaching, there were many matters that he had to handlepersonally.
Moreover, if he were to appear by Neera's side at this moment, it might jeopardize her standing in the Gordonfamily.
Last time, just the appearance of Tiago alone was enough to give those old-timers from the Bartitsu family anopportunity to exaggerate matters.
If Jean had gone instead, who knew what kind of suspicions that girl would have faced. novelbin
No matter how worried he was, he had to suppress it. All he could do now was wait for the convening of thedistrict president's election.
As the night deepened, the man's eyes narrowed slightly as if he were contemplating something.
He called for Ian, his voice cold as he asked, “How is the situation over there?”
“Luna brought news saying that Mrs. Beauvort hasn't left the house for the past couple of days. She should be atthe Gordon residence recuperating from her injuries. Besides Robin and Baxter, only Avery had visited. No otherpeople had been seen around the Gordon residence.”
At the mention of Avery, Jean's brows furrowed immediately, his displeasure evident on his face.
However, he knew that now was not the time to dwell on these matters, so he didn't say anything.
“Understood. Head to District Twenty-One tomorrow. Have Luna follow secretly as well. You must protect Neeraat all costs. There must not be any mistakes!”
“Yes!”