Chapter 159 Faint (1/2)

When Maranda put forward her question, Jean found that she had no answer as to why she wasn't taking Zed's call. So Jean sighed and swiped the screen to answer the call.

”Why did you take so long?” Zed asked with concern.

”Um...” Jean didn't know where to start. So many things had happened. Since she felt a little guilty, Jean decided to apologize, ”I'm sorry. Something came up and I forgot to call you. You must have been worried.”

”You got busy? Right after you got off the bus?” Zed said in disbelief. It's not like Jean had gone to the company and found herself swamped with assignments. She was traveling to a shoot location. What could have kept her so busy on the bus ride that she forgot to call?

”I wanted to come back early, so I've been trying to finish a few things.” Jean replied feebly hoping that Zed would be pacified with that answer.

”Okay. Take care of yourself and don't work too hard.” A part of Zed believed Jean's explanation. And so, he decided to gently remind her that while work was important, she needed to take care of herself as well.

The thought that Jean was working longer hours so that she could come home early made Zed smile.

”I will. Take care of yourself as well, okay? You have just recovered. If you exhaust yourself, you'll have a relapse. Get plenty of rest, yeah?” Jean reminded Zed that he was still weak from his last illness and that although he felt well, his body needed time to recover its full strength. Thinking about Zed's concern, Jean blushed.

Zed smiled at Jean's thoughtfulness. He liked that she was slowly talking to him and expressing her feelings and concerns. This was a new milestone in their relationship. He could sense that she was still being a little reserved. He also knew that Jean didn't like to ask for help. And so, he said, ”If there's any trouble at all, make sure you call me, all right?” Zed was worried. This wasn't Jean's first business trip, but a lot of people were envious of her and often caused trouble. Zed wanted to make sure that Jean understood that he would help and support her as best as possible.

”I know.” Jean smiled as she whispered. Regardless of the ups and downs in their relationship, the one thing she knew without a doubt was that Zed would always be there for her.

After Zed ended the call, Jean sighed with relief. She was glad that he hadn't been upset that she had forgotten to call. Jean was also relieved that he accepted her explanation and didn't probe her for more information.

”Jean, it looks like you are afraid of Zed.” Maranda concluded after hearing Jean's side of the conversation. She furrowed her brows as she spoke to Jean.

”Afraid? No, that's not it. I respect him, all right?” Jean was not sure what part of her call had given Maranda that impression, but she corrected her friend with a smile.

”I saw your expression and heard the tone of your voice when you were talking to Zed. Your face reddened and it looked like you could barely breathe. You had a perfectly valid reason for not calling him, and yet, you refused to tell him. You listened to him and gave very short answers.” B

“Do you still want to run away after what happened last night?”

Their relationship changes overnight. She tries to keep her distance from him, while he comes closer and closer.

Spoiling her, he gives her everything she desires. His only wish is to keep her around. The whole world is envious of what she has.

“Never rush in a relationship,” she says calmly.

that Jean saw mesmerized her.