Chapter 373 You Are My Husband (2/2)

”Yes, that is a good question,” Jean replied. ”I am also curious as to why grandpa knew.” Jean turned to Jesse and noticed that she was about to open her mouth to explain, but before she could, Jean spoke once more. ”Jesse said that the two elders were having a meal nearby my workplace, so grandpa wanted to ask if I could eat with them. Jesse then intended to call me to inform me of that, but by accident, she called you and knew from you that I wasn't at work.”

As Zed listened, he realized that he, too, was involved in this matter.

However,

”You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours.”

Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them.

Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman...

her head, staring at nothing in particular. She said with a tone of helplessness evident. ”Why did you ask me if you already knew the truth?”

”The fact that I already know the truth is one thing, but wanting the truth to come from you is another. They are two different things.” Jean looked at him. He sighed and sat next to her. He reached out a hand and held a side of her face. With a gentle expression, he asked,”It is a serious matter, but why did you try to hide this from me? Tell me honestly, Jean. Coming deep in your heart, what am I to you?”

”My husband!” she answered softly without hesitation. Jean looked at him, feeling the warmth of his hand on her cheek.

”Husband?” Zed removed his hand on her cheek, looking at her with such discontent. ”If you really consider me to be your husband, then why didn't you trust me with the truth?”

Jean could not pretend any longer, so she raised her head with emotions that were really stirring inside her. ”Because I don't want you to worry about me.” She swallowed a bile that formed on her throat to keep herself from crying and said,”You are my husband, and you are the most important and intimate person of mine. However, I know that you have already lots of matters that are weighing you down, and I don't want to be another load for you. That is why I decided to not let you interfere with everything about me. More importantly, I don't want you to be heavily burdened with concern for me, so I try to resolve my problems on my own.”

”Oh, how thoughtful of you to think about that! And seriously, you don't tell me the truth to keep me from worrying about you, but did you even think that the more you hide things from me, the more that I am worried and concerned about you? You risked yourself by diving into dangerous waters, and I was really afraid that you would get hurt. You don't know how hurt and offended I am that you didn't even tell me about this when I can be there to help you instead of wondering helplessly how you were doing.” Jean lowered her head as she tried to absorb what Zed told. The silence broke as Zed stood up and grabbed his hair in frustration before looking at Jean once again, who looked at him with tears already escaping her eyes. His voice raised as he said,”You are too selfish, Jean! You only think about yourself. No one is really in your heart, and that's why you are so merciless.”