Chapter 410 - Heart to Heart Conversation (1/2)

The atmosphere then became silent. Marion started to feel uncomfortable because she was not used to such silence. Finally, she turned on the radio so that at least there was some music. The radio station she played had just finished playing a song from a famous band, and then started playing a really sad song.

”Uhm ...” It took a minute before Marion realized that the song they were listening to was the latest song from Billie Yves, a legendary singer who was world famous, and was Jean's girlfriend. Uhm ... ex-girlfriend, according to Jean's confession.

Feeling awkward, she moved her hand to change the radio channel, but Jean's hand prevented her from doing so.

”Why do you want to change it?” Jean asked in a soft voice.

”Uhm ... this is Billie's song. I thought you ... will feel awkward listening to it. I don't want to rub on your heart's wounds,” Marion said honestly.

Jean smiled and shook his head, ”No, Billie is a very talented artist, and I love all of her songs. Even though our relationship ended, I never stopped being a fan.”

”Oh ...” Marion didn't expect that Jean would think that way. She finally nodded. ”The song is indeed good. Really sad... but good.”

Jean nodded. His eyes were focused on the road but his mind flew back to Billie and his heart embraced the beauty of the song she was singing.

”If I may ask... why did you guys separate?” Marion started probing. ”As far as I know, you guys have been together for such a long time. Uhm... you don't need to answer if you don't want to.”

Jean frowned and tried to consider whether he could share his personal problems with Marion;  the girl was barely an acquaintance to him.

Finally, he felt it would not hurt to tell her the truth.

”Billie and I were too busy with our own careers. We are both very successful and very well known, but we don't have time for our personal lives. Billie wants to get married and have children, but I personally don't see the possibility given our busy schedule.” Jean sighed, ”And honestly, getting married and having children was never something I look forward to.”

”Ohh... ” Marion didn't know how to respond.

Jean continued his words casually. His voice sounded calm and honest. ”I thought I could change, but after 15  years together, I realized that no matter how hard I try, I can't change. My parents divorced when I was 5 years old and I'm afraid the same thing would happen to me. I don't want to bring a child into such a life. Besides, I already have Terry, my son from the sperm I donated 23 years ago. For me that's more than enough.”