Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 468

Gary's face turned pale and his body shuddered under the weight of rejection. He seemed waif-like and staggered by a step behind in order to reclaim his balance.

This was too much of a pitiable sight for Jean. Seeing the old man tremble in front of her son, she unwillingly felt incredibly sorry for him.

Instinctively, she reached out with her hand to hold back the falling old man and cried,"Be careful!..."

The words were out of her mouth before Jean even realized what she was doing. In a jiffy, the truth hit home and she gasped with disbeilief.

Oh no! What had she done? She was a friend of Moore but was clearly siding with the person who had ruined Moore's life.

She was a person without a moral compass. She couldn't differntiate between right and wrong. Maybe, she wasn't good enough to be Moore's friend.

Jean in a flash of guilt and worry stole a glance at Moore.

Nothing had escaped Moore. He noticed Jean's unusual behavior and his eyes met her guilt-stricken face as she sneakily tried to read his emotions. Seeing Moore observe her support towards Gary, Jean's heart sank into her stomach. Covering it up, she sheepishly smiled at him.

Finally, Moore shook his head slightly at her, telling her that it was okay. His consideration relieved Jean.

Moore could read her emotions even when so much was going for him. Jean was not only grateful to him but realized what a special friend he was. She barely nodded at him in gratitude.

Gary had caught on the unspoken emotions that the two had just exchanged. But he was surprised.

'Isn't she Zed's wife?'

After learning that Moore was living with the Qi family ever since he got discharged, Gary thought that perhaps Moore was close with Zed. To his total surprise, Moore had closer relations with what he could only guess as Zed's wife instead.

Gary stared at how Jean was holding Moore all this while with a complex expression on his face. Finally, when Gary stood at ease, he took a long glance at Jean and then said,"Thank you…"

Jean hadn't expected Gary to thank her and she could hardly hide her surprise. She smiled and said,"Mr. Bai, you are welcome. I haven't done anything really. So no thanks."

"Thank you for showing concern for me." Gary's face softened a lot. He looked at a quiet Moore longingly, who was insistent on staying silent all this time. Eventually Gary said,"I have said what I had to say. I hope Mrs. Qi can help me in taking care of Moore. Thank you."

After Gary finished, he bowed to Jean deeply.

Jean was startled at his show of politeness. She instantly released Moore's arm and took a step forward to say,"Mr. Bai, you don't have to do this. Moore and I are friends. Friends take care of each other, don't they? You don't have to worry too much. Moore is recovering very well…"

"It is good to hear that." A smile crept on Gary's face and he said with his eyes still glued on Jean,"Now, I will take my leave."

"Okay. Take care, Mr. Bai." Jean reciprocated his politeness and bid him goodbye.

"Hope I get to see you again." Gary's eyes now switched to Moore, who was still expressionless. He deeply sighed for feeling extremely powerless. After a moment, he turned and left.

Once Gary was out of sight, Jean took a deep breath to calm herself down and then walked back to Moore conscience-stricken. She apologized,"Moore, I know you don't want me to talk to Mr. Bai, but I…"

"It is okay." Obviously Moore didn't want to talk more about this. Indifferently, he picked up his luggage and headed outward.

Jean was left standing at the spot where Moore was a minute ago.