Chapter 1058 Nobody Else After taking a night off to rest, Neera managed to overcome the jet lag. Finally, her sleep schedule was back on track, and her mood had significantly improved.
In the morning, she helped her grandparents downstairs, asking them with concern, âAre you getting used to it here? If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please let me know.â
Upon seeing her condition improve, the two elders felt a sense of relief. With a warm smile, they gently patted her hand.
âDonât worry, thereâs nothing weâre not accustomed to. The environment here is great! The air is fresh, and itâs quiet. Weâre very comfortable staying here.â
The old lady also nodded in agreement. âIndeed, as long as our beloved granddaughter is with us, weâll be happy anywhere.â
Neera smiled faintly and replied, âAs long as you guys are happy, thatâs all that matters.â
After descending the stairs, Nadine dragged Neera out so they could explore.
âI think your pallor looks much better than it did yesterday. How are you feeling now? Are you any better?â
Neera felt very touched to be so cared for like this.
âIâm all right now. I apologize for causing a scare over the last few days,â said Neera.
âRegardless, as long as it can lift your spirits, itâs better than nothing,â replied Nadine.
Once the family had settled down, Neera began to discuss her plans.
âI need to pull myself together. Thereâs still a lot to be done. First and foremost, I have to cure Avery and Mr. Saunders of the wug poison that is still in their bodies.â
Adriana served her a bowl of oatmeal, looking at her worriedly. âYouâve just returned, and youâre already going to be kept busy? You shouldnât rush it.â
âDonât push yourself too hard,â said Chad. âTake a couple more days off. Their condition has temporarily stabilized, so thereâs no rush if itâs just a day or two.â
Neera shook her head. âDonât worry, Iâm feeling quite rejuvenated right now. The sooner their illnesses are treated, the sooner I can rest easy.â
After breakfast, she made a trip to the office and took care of all important business matters that had piled up of late.
In the afternoon, she took some time to visit Avery.
It had been a while since they last met, and Averyâs pallor had improved significantly. His recovery was going well, and he was now able to get out of bed and take walks.
Neera suddenly recalled the promise sheâd made when she saw him.
âI apologize. Iâve been swamped with so much work since I returned home that I completely forgot to bring you the coffee powder you asked for. Iâm truly sorry.â
å½å¤ä¼83%æ Avery chuckled and brushed it aside. âItâs all right: I wonât blame you this time. But next time, I hope youâll consider my feelings and think of me often.â
As he spoke, his eyes were filled with profound meaning. He looked at the person before him and said, âYouâve lost weight. You look much more haggard than before you left.â
Neera was taken aback, feeling somewhat uneasy.
So much had happened this time that Neera no longer had the mental capacity to care about others.
What Avery said was somewhat ambiguous, regardless of how one chose to interpret it.
At that moment, she averted her gaze, not responding to his comment, and changed the subject instead.
âIf you really fancy that coffee, I can go back and get some from Uncle Chad. He should have quite a collection. Otherwise, I could have my friend send some over.â
Avery smiled slightly. âThereâs no need for that. I only want to drink something you have brought for me personally.â
Neera was rendered speechless.
Canât he tell that Iâm discreetly steering the conversation away from this?
Helplessly, Neera cleared her throat and decided to change the subject, opting to ask about his health instead.
Averyâs mood had evidently improved because of this meeting. With a smile as warm as a spring breeze, he replied, âIâve been following your medical advice strictly all this while, and Iâve recovered quite well. If you donât believe me, why donât you see for yourself?â
Neera took his pulse and examined his wound again, finding it had indeed improved a lot. She nodded in satisfaction.
âJust persevere. It wonât be long before you recover. After some time, weâll be able to remove the wug from your body.â
Avery nodded. âAll right. Iâll leave it all to you.â
After assessing his condition, Neera was ready to head back.
Averyâs eyes sparkled slightly as he took the initiative to ask her to stay.
âIf youâre not busy, why donât you stay for a meal? Iâve been meaning to thank you properly for the help youâve given me, but I was ill and didnât get the chance. I thought about giving you something, but it seems like you lack nothing. After much thought, considering your deep interest in medical research, I decided to gather some rare medicinal materials. I think you might find them interesting,â said Avery.
Neera was actually not in high spirits and intentionally kept her distance from Avery.
So, without a second thought, she quickly came up with an excuse to politely decline the offer.
âSorry, maybe next time. I just got back and Iâm still struggling with jet lag.â
Unfortunately, Avery was not going to let the opportunity go to waste.
âI know you can get your hands on most medicinal herbs, but Iâm not sure if you have June Snow. Iâve heard this herb is quite precious, so I thought of giving it to you as a token of my gratitude.â
Upon hearing this, Neera was instantly taken aback.
This medicinal herb was a rare medicinal material mentioned in ancient medical texts. It was extremely hard to find and seemed to be as scarce as seven-hundred-year-old snowleaf.
Most importantly, this medicine could be beneficial for Jeanâs condition.
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