Chapter 13 A Divorce Who Said That (2/2)

At the moment, the pain she felt on her cheek was slowly subsiding.

A little while later, Zed reappeared in front of Jean.

His slender but strong body interrupted the sunlight that was lighting up Jean's face.

Jean was so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't noticed Zed's return. She was reflecting on her feelings for Zed. His consideration, tenderness, and care seemed to be softening her attitude. She wouldn't go so far as to say she loved him, but she felt something special for him. She couldn't explain it. However, Jean felt that she could be more confident with Zed in her life.

Or, maybe it was just a sense of security that she couldn't really explain.

Jean finally felt Zed's presence and fidgeted from nervousness. Since she couldn't rationalize her change in feelings for Zed, she felt anxious.

Her hands clenched and unclenched involuntarily and she didn't have the courage to look at Zed.

Zed stood for a long time but received no response from her. So he squatted to be able to look at Jean.

Once Zed had lowered himself, Jean noticed the ice bag in his hand. Her eyes widened when she realized why Zed had gone to the kitchen. His thoughtfulness warmed her heart.

”Put this on your injury.”

Jean's shoulders sagged at Zed's cold tone. To her, it seemed that he didn't care about Jean.

Couldn't it be.... that his gentleness was feigned?

Zed wondered why Jean hadn't taken the ice from him. What could be stopping her? ”Would you prefer it if I put the ice for you?” he asked.

Without waiting for her reply, Zed stretched his hand and gently placed the ice bag on her face. Jean was flustered by his action and quickly reached out and took the bag from Zed.

”They...”

Jean planned to explain why her father and half-sister had come to visit. Just as she started her explanation, Zed stood up. It seemed that he didn't care to hear about it. Since he wasn't interested, Jean stopped speaking.

'He probably has more important things to think about.'

”I returned to fetch my things. I don't like surprise visitors at my villa.”

Zed replied curtly. Jean nodded absentmindedly. His explanation had settled Jean's curiosity.

Since Jean had already considered this as a plausible reason for his return, she simply replied with ”I know.”

”I don't want this to happen again. My wife shouldn't be manipulated and abused by her family. I will be disgraced if other people learn of this.” ”

What?” Jean was stunned. 'What did he just say?

My wife?'

”But we agreed on a divorce!”

Jean reminded Zed. She was surprised by his continued insistence that they remain married. 'Why can't he stick to his earlier agreement?' If Zed had not taken away the Booklet, she would have left him a long time ago.

”A divorce? Who said that?”