Chapter 905 You Had The Answer (2/2)
The worst part was his wife was ruining things he had built over a lifetime. The pain he was bearing was out of Jean's imagination.
Jean was one of the two people who knew about what had happened between Simon and Sara.
Besides Jean, Benjamin was the
When her boyfriend betrayed her, all light and joy was gone from Cherry’s life. Deserted, bereft of hope, she married a man that she had barely met, but she had never expected him to be her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.
Cherry thought that she had finally found her happiness, but she had no idea about the dark secrets that were bound to unfold and haunt her forever...
imon had truly meant what he had said
Zed smiled wryly. He looked at Jean's concerned face and apologized, ”I am sorry for yelling at you. I was just really worried. I know you meant well. I just don't like anyone mentioning anything about Uncle Simon's health and he...”
Zed couldn't even finish his sentence. His voice choked with overwhelming emotion.
”I understand,” said Jean. She looked at him warmly and continued, ”There is no need to apologize. Don't worry about me. I don't mind. You shouldn't worry about Uncle Simon too. He already told you to do the right thing.”
”Okay,” said Zed. He looked at Jean and continued, ”This can't be the only thing you and Uncle Simon talked about, is it?”
For a moment her heart skipped a beat at his question. But then a smile appeared on her face. She responded, ”Zed, how well do you think I know Uncle Simon? Do you really think we are good enough to talk about families? Or you actually believe I am just really great with people that I can talk to anyone about anything.”
Jean's question made Zed feel embarrassed and guilty for presuming things. Making up for it, he said, ”I know you don't know Uncle Simon very well, but for my sake, I'm sure he would love to know you better...”
Looking at him with a surprised expression, Jean thought about what had happened earlier today with Simon. Smiling, she replied, ”That's true. If you weren't my husband, Uncle Simon probably wouldn't even take a second look at me...”
Jean started to joke around with Zed. He felt much better. His long face became normal again as a smile cracked across his lips like morning sun across clouds.