A few minutes later, Jean and lan returned to their mansion.
As soon as they stepped in through the door, Jean ordered, âGo and investigate Neera Garciaâs background!â
âHuh?â lan was confused. âWhy? Is there a problem with⦠Dr. Garcia?â
âYes, there is,â Jean answered while he unbuttoned his shirt and sat down on the sofa.
âDespite her young age, she is a very skilled doctor. Why havenât we heard of her in the past few years when we went around the globe searching for doctors? I donât think someone as skilled as her would be virtually unknown!â
lan immediately understood what he meant.
Indeed, the Beauvort family had spared no expense in looking for a doctor that could cure Jeanâs illness. Not only had they contacted the most authoritative doctors in their respective fields, but they had also searched rural areas for doctors specializing in folk medicine. In short, they did not give up any chance that might lead to Jeanâs complete recovery.
However, they had never come across an individual named Neera Garcia!
âWho knows, maybe we might have missed out on her! There are many doctors in this 11:19 Sun, 6 Aug Chapter 24 Meet Your Bride world, and there are some people who remain out of reach despite the Beauvort familyâs resourcesâ¦â
Dr. Nancy was one such individual.
Jean did not disagree with lanâs theory. âEven if thatâs the case, I still want to know where sheâs from. If sheâs going to be treating my illness, I want to know everything I can about her!â
lan nodded and said, âYes. Iâll get to it right away.â
Later in the night, lan brought Jeanâs medical records to Neera, while Jean went to the study to continue to work.
Suddenly, his phone began to ring.
Jean frowned when he saw the name on the screen.
The call was from Frederic Beauvort, his father.
The old man did not waste any time. âIâve invited the Garcia family over to talk about your wedding tomorrow afternoon. You should come over to take a look at your future wife.â
Jeanâs expression immediately sank. âIâm very busy, Father. I donât have time for marriage. Donât waste your time on frivolous things.â
Chapter 24 Meet Your Bride âWhat do you mean, frivolous?â Frederic sounded annoyed, and he raised his voice slightly. âDonât you know Iâve consulted a famous astrologer for the marriage? He said bad luck will be neutralized if you marry her!â
your Jean could not help but chuckle derisively. âIf science canât save me, what makes you think pseudoscience can? If I can live a long life by marrying a woman, why donât I marry a dozen of them? Thatâs because⦠itâs no use! I donât want to waste my time on such things!â
âYou!â Frederic was furious, though he was also disappointed. âMust you be so cruel to let a father bury his child? Iâve spent countless sleepless nights worrying about you. I wish modern medical science could cure you, but it has been so many years, and nothing has changed. Thatâs the only solution I can think of! Can you just listen to me once? What if⦠it works?â
Fredericâs voice was suffused with sadness.
He had been a voice of authority for most of his life, but he was helpless about his seventh sonâs illness.
Whenever he thought that he might have to bury his outstanding son, he could feel his heart ache.
Jean was silent.
Chapter 24 Meet Your Bride He could not bear to hear the sadness in his fatherâs voice..
Even so, he said coldly, âI think your worries are misplaced. Iâm only 27 years old this year, and I donât think youâll have to bury me just yet. Donât bring your emotions into this.
Iâm not going to agree to the marriage.â
Fredericâs sorrow was replaced by anger. âYou ungrateful child!â he roared.
Jean grinned. âWell, Iâm still alive, am I not?â
Frederic was not going to give up just yet. âItâs about time you get married! When your big brother was your age, his son was already three years old!â
âAnd?â Jean asked.
âI want another grandchild!â Frederic said annoyedly.
âSure. Iâll let Pierre know about it, and he can give you another grandchild⦠I wonder if heâs still able to perform in bed though. Heâs already fifty years old.â
Frederic was silent for a few seconds. In a fit of rage, he ended the call.
Jean glanced at the screen for a few seconds before putting it away and continuing his work.
Two minutes later, he received a message from Frederic. âIâll see you in Room No. 1 of Café 19 at Palais International at two oâclock tomorrow! If you donât come, Iâll set a date for the marriage and bring the bride to your house.â
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