Female Novel
Chapter 1373
Outside the door, Neera wore a complex expression. Her hand moved away from the doorknob, and she didn't goin.
She came over intending to check on Frederic, not expecting to hear such words.
“Mommy, aren't we going to see Grandpa?” Penny tugged at Neera's hand, asking in a soft, adorable voice.
Neera was momentarily stunned. She lowered her gaze toward them, then shook her head. “No need, it soundslike your grandfather is in good spirits. Let the two of them be alone for now. We should head home.”
Penny blinked her moist, large eyes, exchanged glances with her brothers, and then obediently nodded. “All right,let's go home. We haven't seen Auntie Zuniga since we got back. We kind of miss her.” novelbin
The family of four, mother and children, were chatting as they walked. Then they ran into Joseph, who hadhurriedly arrived at the hospital entrance.
Neera took the initiative to greet him. “Joseph.”
Joseph smiled. “You're leaving, Neera?”
“Yes. Mr. Frederic's in good spirits. There's nothing for us to do here, so we'll head back. The kids haven'tchanged their clothes in days.”
Joseph nodded, his gaze falling on the triplets. He smiled as he crouched down to interact with them. “Go homeand rest well. When there's time, I will take you out to play.”
The triplets obediently and cutely responded, “Okay, Uncle Joseph. You have to keep your word. Pinky promise.”
Joseph was amused and laughed. He reached out to make a pinky promise to each of them.
Then, he stood up, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, “Are you still upset with Aunt Wrenn and Mr.Frederic?”
Neera hesitated for a moment, then said lightly, “It doesn't matter anymore. What's done is done. Regardless, theyare Jean's closest kin, his parents.”
Joseph smiled faintly. “I understand that some wounds, once inflicted, are not so easily healed. However, sinceyou left Kingsview, Aunt Wrenn has truly changed a lot. She's been feeling guilty. Though she's strong-willed andnot one to cry easily, recently, she's been shedding tears for a long time, feeling depressed. She feels she has letyou down, regretting her actions. Your return this time has made her very happy, and she's very grateful.”
Then, he added, “Of course, I'm not saying this to soften your heart, or to persuade you of anything. I just thinkit's necessary for you to know because, as you said, no matter what, they are Jean's closest kin. Some things arebetter said out loud. It's best if the knots of the heart can be untied, but even if they can't, at least there won't beany confusion.”
Neera understood his intentions and nodded slightly.
The two of them exchanged a few more words before parting ways.
When she returned, Zuniga was delighted to see the three children. She held them in her arms and cooed at themfor a while.
Neera was feeling a bit tired. After letting the triplets bathe and rest, she also went to soak in a bath.
Reclining in the bathtub, she closed her eyes. It was as if a movie was playing in her mind as she reviewed thepast, frame by frame, moment by moment.
The words and actions of Frederic and Wrenn still lingered vividly in her mind, yet the feelings of grievance,frustration, and anger seemed to have all but dissipated.
When she asked herself if she really couldn't forgive them, her answer wasn't absolute.
However, she was not yet able to forgive them with equanimity.
With a sigh, she felt a touch of annoyance. Sliding down, she held her breath and submerged herself in the water.
During that period, Jean's and Neera's life was quite simple, revolving around their home, the office, and thehospital.
As for the company, unless it was a special circumstance, both of them rarely visited the place.
Most of the time they spent was at the hospital.
Throughout that time, Jean was always considerate of Neera's feelings, seldom leaving her alone with Fredericand Wrenn.
Usually, either he was present himself, or he would ask Neera to leave, allowing her to rest.
In response to that, Neera observed everything, feeling a warmth in her heart, yet also experiencing a surge ofcomplex emotions.
That day, Wrenn packed Frederic's luggage and said, “The weather's getting cooler. I'll go back to fetch somechange of clothes for you.”
Frederic didn't want her to overwork herself. “Let the servants handle these tasks. There's no need for you to runaround.”
Wrenn chuckled, seemingly unconcerned. “I'm just idling anyway. It's good to get a little activity in.”
Seeing her persistence, Frederic didn't try to stop her anymore.
Before leaving, Wrenn stood at the door, her expression conflicted. She hesitated for a moment, then mustered upthe courage to ask, “Neera, would you like to come back with me? You've been working hard these past few days.Let's go back and rest. I can make some delicious food, and we can bring it to them after we eat.”
Then, she he looked at Neera with a burning yet somewhat cautious gaze. Deep inside, she harbored a faint hope,yet paradoxically, she dared not to expect too much.
Neera's response took everyone present by surprise.
She glanced at the time, pondered for a moment, and responded softly, “All right.”
Wrenn was stunned, her eyes full of disbelief, even thinking she might be hallucinating.
“You...” She opened her mouth, wanting to confirm, yet somewhat afraid it might be her own misperception.
Neera had already put on a light jacket by that time, walking over nonchalantly. “What's the matter? Are we not
leaving now?”
Wrenn was momentarily dazed, realizing that all of that was real. She was instantly overjoyed, her face filled withuncontrollable excitement. “Let's go. We're going home right now!”
Neera nodded, then turned around and said, “Mr. Frederic, Jean, I'll be heading back first. The kids will stay hereand keep you company.”
In the ward, Frederic also wore a face of surprise. He was stunned for a few seconds before he kindly said, “Allright, all right, off you go then. Be careful on the road.”
As for Jean, his initial surprise had turned into delight at that moment. A satisfied smile appeared on hiscountenance, his eyes and brows soft with warmth. “Go back, take a good rest. There's no need to rush back.”
On the way back, Neera kept gazing out the window at the street scenes, her face expressionless, giving no hint ofwhat she might be thinking.
Meanwhile, Wrenn felt her heart beating a bit faster, filled with excitement and apprehension.
Even though the atmosphere between the two was incredibly awkward at that moment, she felt an unparalleledsense of satisfaction.
Neera was willing to accompany Wrenn home, something that had never happened before.
Regardless of whether Neera had forgiven Wrenn or not, it was a good thing for the latter.
Even the slightest progress was enough to fill her with joy.
Upon arriving at the mansion, Wrenn busied enthusiastically. “Neera, why don't you go rest in Jean's room for abit? I'll tidy up the clothes, then I'll start cooking. What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you.”
Neera casually replied, “Anything is fine.”
With that, she glanced at the time. “I'll lie down for half an hour, then I'll come down to help you.”
Wrenn was pleasantly surprised. “Okay!”
Subsequently, Neera went upstairs and headed straight to Jean's bedroom.