Chapter 1375

Pausing for a moment, she spoke with a hint of bitterness in her tone.

“Reflecting on the past, I realize that I was biased against you, which is why I was always reluctant to accept you. Now that I think about it, I was being too petty back then.”

This was the first time she openly brought up the initial marriage alliance with Neera.

“You know, initially, Jean’s father and I were desperate because Jean’s illness was not improving, but instead deteriorating. So, we turned to tarot reading and relied on a warding-off wedding in an attempt to alleviate Jean’s condition. Therefore, when you first married into the family, I didn’t take it seriously, nor did I consider you a real part of the family. Moreover, with the Garcia family playing tricks and using you to replace Roxanne, I had even less favorable feelings toward the Garcia family. I couldn’t bring myself to like you either.”

After a pause, she continued, “Later, hearing about your past made me even more biased against you.

I refused to acknowledge your merits, always feeling that you weren’t worthy of Jean. Looking back now, I was completely blinded by social status and prejudiced against you from the very beginning. I thought too highly of myself and was stubborn, so I treated you poorly.”

She analyzed her past biases and absurdities, dismantling them piece by piece.

This was equivalent to slapping herself in the face. For someone like her, who came from a prestigious family and carried herself with noble pride, it was nothing short of public humiliation.

Yet, in this moment, she let go of her pride and lowered her head, something she had never done before, to speak calmly and indifferently.

She had accepted her past prejudices and mistakes.

“In fact, Jean always spoke highly of you. It’s just that I was obsessed at the time, couldn’t listen to anything, and stubbornly thought I was right. Despite everything you did for Jean, I intentionally ignored it just to stick to my biased opinions. Now, thinking about it, it was too much. I don’t know how I became so unreasonable, irrational, and even believed in an outsider instead of believing in you. As a result, Jean and you suffered. I…”

At this point, she gathered the courage to look at Neera, her eyes slightly red.

“I know I’ve apologized many times, but I still want to talk to you alone and express my sincere apologies. I’ve caused you too much harm in the past. I was foolish and didn’t know how to make amends. I don’t expect you to forgive me. I’m really happy today that you came back with me, ate the meal I made, and even talked to me. That is enough. From now on, I hope you and Jean can live well. I don’t care about anything else. I genuinely hope our family won’t upset you again. Hopefully, you and Jean can be happy.”

At the end of her speech, tears fell from her eyes again.

It seemed involuntary, and she lowered her head in exasperation, wiping away the tears on her face.

Tears were falling directly onto her legs.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to cry in front of you. I don’t want to seek your sympathy, just… I just can’t help it.

I’m so foolish…”

Neera listened to her choked voice and sighed inwardly.

“Let bygones be bygones,” she murmured after a moment of contemplation. She then gently handed a tissue paper to Wrenn.

She still disliked this woman and couldn’t truly say she forgave her.

However, since she had decided to be with Jean, she had to accept his family. She couldn’t hold a grudge forever.

“I said before that I didn’t want Jean to be caught in the middle. I meant it. From now on, let’s all relax in our interactions. There’s no need to be so cautious. Jean may not say anything, but he must feel uncomfortable. No matter how the past was, we have to move forward. At least, I understand that all of you genuinely care about Jean. You just used the wrong methods. Despite his objections, he never truly blamed any of you. Since we are a family now, let’s interact like one. As for any estrangement, perhaps it will gradually fade with time.”

Wrenn didn’t expect her to say this. She suddenly looked up, tears welling in her eyes.

Tears streamed down her cheeks more vigorously this time, but it was due to joy.

“Thank you, Neera. Thank you…”

Back at the hospital, Wrenn appeared noticeably more relaxed than before she left.

Jean and Frederic exchanged glances, their gaze shifting between Neera and Wrenn, as if they had guessed something.

Wrenn accompanied Frederic for the meal, while Jean and Neera went to the adjacent room to eat.

The little ones also followed along, their big eyes filled with curiosity.

“Mommy, what’s wrong with grandma? Her eyes are a bit swollen. Has she been crying? But she seems to be in a good mood though.”

Neera raised an eyebrow. “You guys have sharp eyes. Quite observant.”

The little ones exchanged glances, scratching their heads, and laughing mischievously.

Jean also raised his eyebrows, urging them to wash their hands. He then asked her, “Did my mom say something to you?”

Neera opened the thermos container and arranged the food. She grunted in acknowledgment before briefly recounting the incident of Wrenn giving her the emerald pendant and their conversation.

Jean listened quietly, his eyes becoming increasingly bright.

When she finished speaking, he suddenly leaned over, pulling her into his embrace.