Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 494

Zed looked at Jean, who crossed her arms on her chest. A wry smile formed on his face upon hearing her words before he sighed helplessly and said," Christina is just a girl who grew up in the same big yard as I was. We treated each other like siblings, so it was really a surprise for me when she confessed her love for me. When I rejected her, I didn't know it was a huge deal for her. I realized it only until I heard that she attempted to commit suicide due to the rejection."

Jean looked at Zed, her eyebrows knitted. "Did she... Was her attempt... Is she...?" She didn't know how to ask the question without sounding insensitive.

Zed noticed her hesitation, so he supplied before she could finally compose her question. "Well, her mother found her bleeding on the bathroom floor. Apparently, she cut her artery with a knife. I was told that she was already in critical condition on the way to the hospital. As soon as they arrived, she was already proclaimed dead. She was only a teenager back then. It was really a great regret not just for me but for everyone, considering how her youth was wasted. I remembered that for a while, I blamed myself for what happened to her. It was long after that incident did I really recover from the guilt."

Jean eyed Zed intently, trying to deduce if what he was saying was a cover-up to the truth. When she couldn't find any hint, she asked," Then, how is the video incident associated with her?"

Zed was surprised by Jean's question, wondering why the video incident was suddenly mentioned. After a moment of composing himself, he realized then why Jean had dropped such a question.

'Of course, Jean have heard the mention of Christina. Naturally, she also has heard the other content.

Thanks a lot, Zack. You and your loud voice just ruined my plan, ' Zed thought, mentally noting to talk to Zack about lowering his voice when talking about confidential things.

Jean frowned at Zed's inability to respond to her question right away. She immediately spoke again to show her displeasure. "What's taking you so long to answer my question? Tell me, Zed. Are you still trying to hide anything from me even now?"

Zed looked at Jean and sighed helplessly. "If I were hiding anything, it is not because I don't want to tell you. Before finding any concrete evidence, all doubts are only considered groundless. I don't think it is necessary to tell you something that I am still not certain about. This will bring you nothing but worries, and I honestly don't want you to be stressed anymore."

"But, don't you think that I will be more worried if you don't tell me? I will be bothered every time the thought of you hiding something crosses my mind. Although the video incident came to an end, I know that it is only resolved partly for the time being, and I am still aware that the real culprit behind the scenes hasn't been caught yet. To be honest, I am still worried that whoever that culprit is may set us up again any time. If that really happens, there will be more serious consequences, and for sure, it won't be as simple as the video incident that occurred previously. I am pretty definite that the culprit isn't stupid enough to commit the same mistake. Zed, I'm really frightened about the thought that we would face the worst if we directly confront the culprit without knowing who he or she is,"

Jean said with great anxiety evident on her voice.

"Oh, honey." Zed immediately tried to comfort Jean as soon as he discerned her anxiety from her voice. He embraced her and rubbed her back gently before he continued," Everything will be okay. I will absolutely not give him or her any chance to hurt us again, whoever he or she is."

Jean moved away for a bit to be able to look at Zed's eyes. "Really? In spite of this, I have asked you, and yet you still don't want to tell me. Who are you suspecting, Zed? Care to tell?"

"I will tell you once I am more certain about my guess, okay? Do you trust me, Jean?" Zed pleaded to Jean earnestly, looking at her eyes with worry and concern.

Jean took a deep look at Zed. She sighed after realizing that she had no choice but to nod at him. There was no use arguing anymore as she found out that Zed was really reluctant to tell her.

Zed kissed her forehead and hugged Jean once more, tighter this time. "Jean, I know what you are worried about. I will definitely take actions before the culprit counter attacks us as soon as I get any evidence.

I won't be lenient, and I definitely won't be merciful. Just believe in me, okay?"

"Okay. I believe you. Just please be careful," Jean said with a short nod. Deep down, however, she was sighing heavily.

She knew that Zed did all this so that he could protect her, and she didn't doubt that.

Besides, Jean was pregnant now. Naturally, Zed didn't want her to know too much, or else she would be lost in random thoughts. Stress wasn't good for the incoming baby either.

'Fine.

Perhaps I really don't have to think about some things, and just trust and let Zed handle them.

I should just enjoy myself at ease as a calm pregnant woman!' Jean thought.

Even though Jean was already smiling contently, Zed, on the other hand, was hugging Jean in his arms with noticeable signs of helplessness on his face.

Zed would like to be honest with Jean if he had choice. The reason why he decided to conceal this from Jean, was that he was very clear that Jean would think more randomly if he told her about his doubt.

At the same time, if she knew the one that Zed suspected, Jean would become more nervous and her life would be more difficult.

In consideration of all this, Zed decided to be more cruel and selfish. He made up his mind not to tell Jean anything about the suspect.

Zed and Jean stood there for a while in each other's arms, being emotionally attached to each other before they walked into the house hand in hand.

As they reached the dining room, they noticed that Jade had already prepared a big table of sumptuous food.

After Jade saw Zed and Jean come in, a smile appeared on her face, while she said," You have come back."

Jean hurriedly let go of Zed's hand to walk over to Jade with a matching bright smile. "Mother, is there anything that I can help you with?"

"No, dear. Just wash your hands and get ready to eat," Jade replied to Jean, gesturing her to go and wash.

"Will do." Jean nodded and before she headed inside to wash her hands, she gave Zed a smile, but Zed motioned for her to go ahead.

As soon as Jean was out of the room, Jade's expression turned complicated as she walked over to Zed. "Zed, where did you take Jean?"