Sir Ares, Goodnight novel (Jay Ares and Rose) novel Chapter 1698

Jay then understood why she had reacted so strongly t o what Zayne said.

He hugged Angeline tightly. He spoke gently as if soothing a newborn baby, "Angeline, I'm going to live for a long time. Zayne didn't mean that..."

"Don't say the word 'die'." Angeline burst into tears.

Jay knew that the word was her taboo.

He could relate to Angeline's fear. That was because if that word was used in the same sentence that mentioned Angeline, he would break down too.

Moreover, Angeline was inherently sensitive and fragile.

He held her silently and gently stroked her trembling back. He did not know how much time had passed. When he felt that Angeline had calmed down, Jay said, "Angeline, aren’t you tired?"

Boye had told him that Angeline’s condition would get worse if she was overtired.

Angeline had been over-excited throughout the day because of the arrival of Josie and Zayne.

"I'm not tired," Angeline said.

Jay placed her on the bed gently and said, "I'm tired,

come cuddle with me for a little while."

He put his arms around her and she did not move. She just stared at him like a fangirl.

Jay stroked her face and said, "Close your eyes. Let's sleep."

Angeline closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled like a butterfly's wings. Jay could not help but kiss her.

Angeline opened her eyes and warned him in a serious tone, "You're not allowed to leave me." By leaving, she meant death.

Jay smiled and nodded.

Outside their room, Josie and Zayne leaned against the door and listened to the conversation that went on inside. After a long while, it went quiet. Zayne slapped himself as he was ashamed. "I shouldn’t have said what I said."