Chapter 339
Chapter 339:
Ryan’s smile was tinged with sadness; Jenessa’s deep-seated animosity was quite obvious.
Inside, they walked into Nadine’s room one after the other.
The sight of Jenessa brought a radiant smile to Nadine’s face.
“Jenessa, it has been ages! Come closer, let me see you,” Nadine exclaimed with enthusiasm.
Jenessa approached and clasped Nadine’s hand in her own.
The warmth of Nadine’s smile and her tender tone enveloped Jenessa in comfort.
“My dear, you look so slender! Hasn’t Ryan been looking after you?” Nadine inquired, concern knitting her brows.
Jenessa chuckled lightly.
“Oh, Grandma, you’re mistaken. I’ve actually put on a few pounds lately, so there’s no need for worry p>
Relieved, Nadine exhaled.
“Maybe it’s just these old eyes tricking me from staying in bed too long. It’s a lovely day; how about we go outside for a walk p>
“I’d love to take you out for some fresh air,” Jenessa responded warmly.
They ventured into the back garden, where Jenessa pushed the wheelchair, sharing laughs and stories.
Ryan trailed behind them, his discomfort growing as he observed Jenessa’s carefree laughter.
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Recently, Jenessa had been nothing but cordial and friendly to everyone but him, steering clear of any interaction.
Once, she had been almost overly attached to him, sometimes to an irritating degree.
Now, her aloofness stung sharply, leaving him to ponder the irony of missing what one only appreciated once it was gone.
As they approached a slope, Jenessa struggled slightly with the wheelchair.
Ryan quickly came to her aid, reaching out to help her.
“Let me help with that,” he said gently.
Jenessa flinched at the familiar scent, her discomfort palpable in the air between them.
She was poised to decline his offer when Ryan leaned in and whispered, “Grandma is watching. Let’s not expose our divorce p>
With reluctance, Jenessa agreed to maintain appearances for the moment.
However, Nadine picked up on the undercurrent of strain between them.
“Ryan, did you cause trouble for Jenessa and upset her recently?” she reproached him.
Jenessa compressed her lips and spoke softly.
“It’s really not like that p>
After all, she and Ryan were divorced. They were no longer accountable to each other.
Ryan scowled.
“Grandma, why don’t you ever think that maybe she’s the one upsetting me p>
Jenessa’s eyes widened at his brazenness.
Nadine looked skeptical.