Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 178

Zed, Zed......

Jean's heart ached on thinking of his name.

Both of them were dog-tired and couldn't keep at this any longer. "Alright now, let's sleep!" Scooping up Jean's slender body in his arms, Zed began walking towards the bed.

The strong lines on Zed's face had softened with love. But Jean only felt ironic and disappointed.

Somehow, when you looked at Zed, what was in his heart was not for all to see. It was clear that he was capable of putting on an act.

The tall, muscular Zed was one man with her but totally different when he was with other women.

Zed, was your love for me all fake?

This thought haunted Jean again and again as she lay in bed, curled up away from Zed.

"Why are you sleeping so far from me?" The ivory satin sheets calmed Zed as he snaked his hand onto Jean's petite waist.

The supple muscles of Jean's stomach tightened into a knot as she felt Zed's cold hand touch her. It felt like a jolt out of the blue and her hair stood on an end.

"Don't be nervous, I won't touch you." He could feel Jean stiffen up. Zed decided to comfort her with a soft touch and gently patted her back.

Now that she felt assured, Jean let her guard down. Still, a sardonic smile played on her lips as she thought:

'Of course, you won't be in the mood or cater to my needs. You have just flirted with another woman, after all.'

Jean felt her misery grow from bad to worse. She had to force herself to not think any further

Or else she would really have a fit.

The quiet of the night and an equally silent Jean made Zed's eyes droop heavily. After some minutes, he fell asleep.

On the other side of the bed, a listless Jean stirred up as she heard Zed breathing heavily in his sleep. Slowly, she got up from the bed and sat on the couch to look at Zed's bewitching face.

No doubt, he was called seductive at first sight. It was also the reason why she became devoted to the marriage as bit by bit she fell under his spell. She was promptly told about the dangers involved and its unworldly nature.

At first, Jean thought that Zed didn't care for Eva or Selena. For him, Jean was his true love and he honestly cared for her.

This was the truth Zed had once said to Jean.

And with all her heart, she believed him.

Things went downhill when she discovered Zed's otherside. Dealing with a cold and ruthless Zed made her earnest loving husband a figment of her imagination. Hearing how he could care for another woman, her confidence in their relationship shattered.

The sad truth, at the end of the day, was that she was a total fool

For believing men's flattery of her.

Who could say Zed was different than Ethan? To her, they were all the same.

Zed's debonair personality left everyone smitten. Instead, what was often asked was how could someone as sophisticated as Zed fall in love with her?

As the way things turned out, the truth hit her hard. The fault was all hers. She was too sentimental.

Stupid and naive.

Neither Ethan would belong to a girl like her, let alone Zed.

As the night progressed, Jean's wretchedness increased. The sorrow in her heart weighed her down.

What should I do?

Should I stay or leave?

If she leaves Zed then she would somewhere do what he wanted her to do. But does staying back mean demeaning herself and reducing her self-worth?

Jean wondered. Through the night, Jean turned this question over and over again. Her confusion kept her awake till daybreak.

As Zed slowly opened his eyes, he saw Jean intently staring at him with her eyes bloodshot. Puzzled by this, he raucously asked: "Jean, what happened? Did you even sleep last night?"

"I can't." Jean replied carelessly.