Chapter 713 Habit Is Second Nature (1/2)

”20 years?” Jean asked, stunned, sympathizing with Tina. ”See, I'm pretty sure you are smart enough to figure why Juan asked you to come to China. How do you feel about that?”

”How do I feel?” Tina asked in a high voice, suggesting hurtfulness. Yet, she continued with a wry smile,”The only possible outcome is us getting married. No matter how much he flaps about. It isn't in our hands to break off the engagement...”

”Tina, I just don't get it.” Jean was confused.

”I won't leave him until I die. That is what you need to get,” Tina smiled and said. She almost seemed in a world of her own, as though she was reclaiming a fact about her life. Also, this didn't fit with the things she'd said earlier.

Jean couldn't believe what she had just heard. She almost felt a chill at the absurdity of the situation.

'I won't leave him until I die, ' Jean repeated to herself mentally. How could this be? What was it that kept Tina so tied to Juan and why wouldn't she let go of it? Or rather, why couldn't she?

She was so young and such words coming from her mouth could only indicate how naively she was taken by Juan, who didn't care about her at all. The importance she gave to Juan in her life was too lopsided on her part.

”But you know he wants to break things off with you. Why would you still say something like that? What kind of self-torture is this? Besides, you are so beautiful and capable. You have so much potential to get to great places in life. As far as men are concerned, I'm sure there are thousands of them out there who will respect you for who you are and treat you with dignity. Don't you feel like you deserve much better than Juan? Because, I definitely do.”

Jean cupped Tina's hand in hers, trying to persuade her to look out for her best interests.

'Life was too short.'

Her own words came back to her. Ironically, she had said that to Juan.

”I know what you mean. I also know you came here to persuade me because Juan asked you to. Isn't that right?”

Tina smiled at Jean, pulling out her hand from her warm grip.

”No, Tina, you misunderstood me.” Jean flustered. ”Honestly, I just wanted to learn what happened between you and Juan before seeing you. If you really love him and want to stay with him, I will help you. In fact I will even try to mend Juan's ways so that he treats you better.

But when I saw the way Juan treated you just now, I realized he didn't care about you at all. That's why I thought of persuading you to leave him. I don't think you'll be relaxed unless you leave him. With him, you'll just continue ...”

”I'm most willing to stay, Jean. I told you, I will not leave him whatever happens.”

Jean was cut off sharply by Tina.