Chapter 1385

On the way to the airport, Jean would occasionally glance at Neera with a thoughtful smile.

Neera was puzzled. “Why are you always smiling at me for no reason?”

Jean’s gaze shifted downward, landing on the amulet hanging from her phone case. His slender fingers casually fiddled with it.

“I never realized before, but my mom is actually quite… interesting.” I Neera couldn’t help but chuckle. “It seems you still have a lot to learn about them.”

Jean didn’t deny it. “Indeed. Most of my time was spent studying and growing rapidly. As soon as I started high school, I gradually began to get involved in the company’s affairs. After starting college, I began to take over the company’s business. I didn’t have much time to spend with my family, or rather, I wasn’t at home most of the time.”

He said it in a casual tone, as if it were a trivial matter.

Upon hearing this, a sudden pang of sorrow struck Neera’s heart.

She understood all too well that his success and youthful achievements were the result of countless sacrifices.

“Why the long face?” Jean pinched her soft cheek, smiling slightly.

“I’ve already made it through, and I don’t see it as a big deal. Fate has been kind to me, allowing me to meet you and be with you.”

Neera let him pinch her however he wanted. After he let go, she suddenly leaned in and hugged him.

“From now on, you won’t feel lonely anymore. I’ll be with you, along with our children, and your family.”

Jean laughed, wrapping his arms around her shoulders. “Mmm, I understand.”

In the end, he lowered his gaze to stare at her soft hair and added thoughtfully, “My family is your family. They’ll always be by my side and yours too.”

Neera was momentarily stunned. She realized he was beating around the bush just to convey his message.

Pulling away from his embrace, she pouted. “Didn’t you dislike beating around the bush before? How come you’ve picked up this habit?”

Jean lowered his head with a soft smile. “I was afraid of upsetting you. However, I can see that you’ve gradually accepted it, haven’t you?”

He had never considered asking Neera to forgive his family, as he respected all her decisions.

The fact that they could get along like this now was truly beyond his expectations.

In truth, even Neera herself didn’t expect her attitude toward Frederic and Wrenn would subtly change to what it was now.

Or rather, she didn’t expect Jean’s parents, especially Wrenn, to be so different from before.

Moreover, she could sense that Wrenn’s actions were not pretentious but came from the heart.

Just as Wrenn said before, she truly treated her as if she were her own daughter.

Just as Wrenn said before, she truly treated her as if she were her own daughter.

Truth be told, although she maintained a calm facade, she was quite surprised and deeply moved inside.

Jean knew her too well. He could guess her thoughts from a smile, a frown, or even a calm and undisturbed gaze with high accuracy.

Now, he could understand what she was thinking and feeling in her heart.

“In truth, my mother isn’t a harsh person by nature. She does have a bit of a temper, proud and conscious of her social status, but she’s still quite gentle. She wasn’t always so unreasonable. It’s just that when it comes to matters involving me, she becomes stubborn and strong-willed, which makes her seem sharp and bitter. Now, she’s come to her senses, realizing that everything she did was completely wrong, and her old self has returned.”

At this point, he held her hand and lowered his eyes with a smile.

“I’m not making excuses for her, but I feel you must know this, otherwise you might find it strange.

That’s just how she is. When she truly cares for someone, she gives her all. And honestly, I feel that ever since she had her epiphany, it seems like she treasures you more than me.”

Neera raised her delicate eyebrows. “Are you depressed about it?”

Jean lightly brushed her nose. “Nonsense, I’m happy instead.”

The two of them chatted leisurely until they reached the airport.

As soon as they boarded the plane, the previously relaxed atmosphere gradually faded away in no time.

The minor incident from earlier had already faded from Neera’s mind. Now, her heart was once again filled with worry for her aunt and uncle.

Her feelings of unease weren’t lost upon Jean.

So, throughout the flight, he casually chatted with her, distracting her as much as possible.

Nevertheless, Neera couldn’t rest until she saw her aunt and uncle.

Thankfully, the unsettling two-day journey finally came to an end.

As soon as the plane landed, the two headed straight for the Gordon residence.

Chad and Adriana had heard the news that the two were returning and had been waiting for her.

Upon seeing Neera, Adriana helped her to a seat, sympathetically stroking her hair.

“Look at you I told you not to come back, but you wouldn’t listen. You insisted on making this trip, running around and exhausting yourself. You’ve even lost weight.”

After speaking, she asked Jean again. “Is your father recovering well?”

Jean nodded. “Yes, he’s basically recovered. With a bit more rest, he should be completely healed.”

“That’s good to know.”