Chapter 470 - Marions Grief (1/2)

Marion had not yet recovered after two months and that made Jean very worried. Voluntarily, he decided to stay at Marion's house to help her manage the house because he could not bear to see the girl living alone in such a bad condition.

Alicia still came to help three times a week, but most of the time it was Jean who fed Marion's dogs and took them out for a walk twice a day. He also happily cooked food for Marion and shopped for groceries. He covered his face whenever he went out so that no one would recognise him.

His relationship with Marion's five dogs became increasingly close and consequently they always slept with him in the guest room.

Jean, who really loved dogs, felt very at home at Marion's house, and it didn't take long for all the occupants of the house to get used to his presence.

One afternoon, it showed unexpectedly when Jean took Marion's dogs for a walk. The weather forecast had not predicted snow and so Jean Jean did bring a thick coat with him. He decided to cut the walk short and head back home so as not to be caught in the cold for longer.

Hmm ... this kind of weather was perfect for making glow wine, he thought as he hung his coat on the wall. He planned to get Marion to talk by offering her some glow wine. He really missed talking with the girl.

During the two months he could count the number of times Marion talked to him with his fingers; only 8 times! And the message every time was the same: for Jean to leave her alone.

The man did not listen, though, and insisted on staying with Marion because he wanted to make sure Marion was OK.

He hummed softly and went to the kitchen to prepare his home-made glow wine. The five dogs followed his every move with their wagging tails.

Jean's humming suddenly stopped when he saw Marion sitting at the dining table, staring outside with an empty gaze.

”Hey ... you left your room. How do you feel? Can I get you anything?” said Jean in a soft voice. He walked over to Marion and sat next to her. ”I am going to make glow wine. Would you like some?”

Marion turned and looked at him without saying anything. After thinking for a while, the girl finally found her voice and shook her head.

”I don't want to bother you any further ... Thank you.”

”I am not bothered at all,” Jean replied, smiling broadly, ”I like it here, and your dogs also like me. So, do you want some glow wine?”

Finally, Marion nodded.

Whistling happily, Jean took out all the ingredients he needed and started working on his favorite glow wine.

This was really great progress! Marion finally left her room on her own and talked to Jean. Jean hoped that hereafter, her condition would continuously improve.

After the glow wine was prepared, he served it in two glasses together with some cakes that he bought at a nearby cafe. They sat down and enjoyed the sweet and hot drink while looking at the falling snowflakes.

The atmosphere was very solemn.

”Jean ...” after a long silence, Marion's voice suddenly broke the silence.

”Hmm ... what is it, Marion?” Jean asked.

”I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me anymore,” Marion said in a choked voice. She was not fine, but she didn't want to bother the man any longer.

”Hmm ...” Jean twirled his glass, trying to find the right words. He really did not want to leave Marion's house. ”Can't I be here even though you're fine?”

”You ...” Marion was at a loss for words.