Chapter 315

Chapter 315 Mr Beaufort Can’t Hide His Feelings The triplets were captivated, showering lan with applause and praise.

“Mr. Assistant, you’re amazing! Taking on ten so effortlessly, your skills are incredible!”

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Harvey and Sammy’s initial doubts vanished, replaced by sincere admiration. They clutched their small fists, speaking earnestly, “Mr. Assistant, we’ll rely on you to teach us! We want to learn from you and become just like you in the future. Strong enough to protect Mommy and Penny, we’ll make sure they’re never hurt!”

Having restored his reputation, lan felt a surge of pride and satisfaction, clapping his hands.

“It’s a deal. Since you’re eager to learn, let’s proceed this way. Starting today, every evening after school, you’ll come here to practice for an hour. If you’re up for it, we can extend the duration on weekends.”

Eyes shining with enthusiasm, the two children eagerly agreed, “No problem!”

That night, Neera did not return for a long time.

While the elderly patient had initially shown signs of recovery, his blood pressure suddenly dropped, leading to another bout of instability.

Neera had spent over two hours working to stabilize him, managing to rescue him from the critical condition. However, he was not entirely out of danger yet, he had to stay in the ICU for a 24–hour observation.

As a doctor, she felt a deep concern, which ultimately led her to decide to stay at the hospital overnight.

Back at her office, weary and fatigued, she dialed Jean’s number.

“I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make it back tonight. I have to stay here. Could you please take care of the triplets for the night? I’ll try to come back as soon as possible tomorrow morning.”

Jean reassured her, “Don’t worry about it. Focus on your work. You don’t need to worry about it.”

With Jean looking after them, Neera could rest assured.

After ending the call, Neera let out a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, she had listened to Harvey’s advice earlier.

Maintaining good relations with neighbors did come in handy during critical moments.

Isn’t this a perfect example of its usefulness?

Isabella caught the gist of the conversation, handing Neera a glass of warm water while playfully teasing, “See, Jean isn’t as cold and ruthless as his reputation suggests. He actually treats you quite well, doesn’t he?”

She winked mischievously, adding, “You two could put on quite a convincing act. Not bad at all!”

Neera could not help but chuckle, giving her friend a bemused look. “Don’t tease me. There’s probably no chance for us to be in a relationship anymore. Marriage doesn’t seem to be on his agenda anytime soon. While he might not be as aloof as rumors say, he does have a pure and disciplined nature.”

Isabella countered with a playful shake of her finger. “You’ve got it all wrong. No man can be truly pure and disciplined. When they’re with a woman, even the most normal of men will react, you know when the moment arises.”

Drawing closer with a smile, Isabella playfully patted Neera’s shoulder, joking, “Don’t believe me? Give it a try next time and see if he can be like Socrates and resist the temptation!”

Blushing slightly, Neera playfully swatted Isabella’s arm, chiding, “Stop with the nonsense!”

While she dismissed the idea verbally, her mind wandered back to that awkward bathtub incident, recalling how she had accidentally touched Jean, and his response had been quite… noticeable..

From this angle, he was just as human as anyone else, prone to normal reactions.

Perhaps he merely exercised more self–control on a regular basis, hence his seemingly pure and disciplined demeanor.

As for the two of them, their situation was undeniably intricate. It was a blend of contractual obligations and business collaboration.

Given the circumstances, faking genuine emotions seemed an unlikely possibility.

Moreover, the agreement was clear. Once Jean’s condition improved, their contractual marriage would come to an end, as they planned in the beginning.

Lost in thought, Neera found herself in a daze as she could not tell what she was feeling.

At the Imperial Gardens, Jean ended the call and told the triplets that Neera would not be returning home that night.

Oddly enough, the news of their mother’s absence did not sadden the triplets. Instead, it brought them great joy.

Tonight, they had the chance to stay with their father and bask in some quality parent–child time!

An opportunity to grow closer, they seized the moment and relished the experience.

Penny’s eyes glimmered like stars, and she tugged at Jean’s cuff with an adorable plea, “Then, Daddy… Can I sleep with you tonight?”

She had never slept next to her father before!

Sammy, quick to react, raised his hand eagerly, chiming in, “Me too, count me in!”

Harvey had a reserved and shy personality, he was embarrassed to admit he wanted to sleep with Jean as well, but the eager anticipation in his eyes spoke volumes.