Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 243

To stop Jesse, Jean shouted hastily from behind her.

However, Jesse was so angry at Zed that she didn't stop to listen to anyone, not even Jean.

When Jesse heard Jean calling to her, she didn't stop. On the contrary, she quickened her pace.

When Jean turned to Zed for help, she saw that he was sulking. She knew then, that it would be impossible to convince him to help her.

She had no choice but to catch up with Jesse by herself.

On some level, Jean felt guilty. After all, she was the one who suggested that Jesse find a boyfriend. What was more, to prevent Jesse from becoming more spoiled, Zed started to persuade Jesse as well. Neither Jean nor Zed had accounted for Jesse's true feelings.

Jesse had always turned to Zed when her family pushed her to consider marriage. But now, he was doing the same. Perhaps she saw that as some sort of betrayal, which was why she walked off in a huff.

Disappointment and sadness were palpable in Jesse's expression and tone. She realized that she did not have Zed's support any more.

Although Jean wanted some personal time with Zed, she knew that she could not leave Jesse alone at this challenging time.

She felt it was her responsibility to ensure that Zed and Jesse remained on friendly terms otherwise, later, when Zed cooled down, he would regret not being there for Jesse when she needed his support.

'How can I live with the knowledge that my husband feels guilty for another woman?'

No, this was something that Jean would not allow.

At that thought, Jean chased after Jesse. Since Jesse had a head start, Jean had to run for a while to catch up with her.

Jean gasped as she caught hold of Jesse's arm, "Jesse, please stop! If you leave like this, Zed will be consumed by guilt."

"Will he? No way. He can't wait to find a boyfriend to watch over me now." Jesse replied in anger.

"He's just trying to help. You know that he really wants you to be happy……" Jean's labored breath made it difficult to speak. She took a few deep breaths before she explained to Jesse.

"Then how about you? Don't tell me that you put forward the suggestion because you care about me. You brought this up deliberately in front of Zed. What do you really want?" Jesse asked as she glared at Jean scornfully.

"I……" Jean looked at Jesse sheepishly, "Actually, I did have an ulterior purpose."

"An ulterior purpose? What is that? Just say it." asked Jesse. She couldn't wait for Jean's answer.

"Every time we hang out together, I notice that you seem lonely. Zed and I are married, and we have each other for company. But you have no one. When you see us together, you seem sad. Zed cares about you a lot. And of course, I would want you to be happy……"

Explained Jean with a sigh.

'You will no longer be the cause of strife between Zed and me, ' thought Jean.

"Well, nicely said, " Jesse replied as she shook her head. She found it hard to believe that Jean was being so understanding. "Jean Wen, how did I not know that you were so good at acting?" laughed Jesse. There was just no reason for her to believe what Jean had just said.

"I know you're upset now, and that you're saying such things because of how you feel. Regardless, you need to consider the consequences of your actions. If you leave like this, things will change between you and Zed. And there will be no way to go back to how you two used to be. Is that what you want?" Jean's tone and expression conveyed her sincerity. She really wanted Jesse to believe that both, she and Zed wanted what was best for Jesse.

"I must admit, I am surprised by your behavior, Jean. You should be eager to see me leave you and Zed alone. And yet, you chased after me and asked me not to go. Jean Wen, what kind of woman are you?" asked Jesse. She couldn't help asking the question to which she had been eagerly awaiting the answer.

"That's not important. What's important is whether or not you'll return with me now. What do you say?" asked Jean. She did not want to discuss the problem with Jesse at the moment. However, when Jesse didn't reply, Jean continued, "If I were you, I would not leave like this when Zed is angry. You know him as well as I do. You know it is a stupid thing to do…..."

"Fine, I won't leave since you are asking me so nicely, " came Jesse's sardonic reply. Then she sighed before continuing, "You are right. I should not walk away when Zed is angry. If we leave things like this, I will lose his friendship. Then, when I need him, he won't support me. He has always been my pillar of support when my parents troubled me. Jean Wen, I hope that you won't regret what you've done today."

After finishing, Jesse smiled at Jean nonchalantly before waving and saying, "Tell Zed that I'm going back downtown. Since you've been kind to me, I'll leave you two alone. See you soon!"

Jesse turned and strode toward the resort without waiting for Jean's response.

A puzzled expression crept on Jean's face as she watched Jesse leave. She was confused by Jesse's quick change in attitude.