Chapter 476 - FIVE YEARS LATER (1/2)

For a long time, Marion could only stare at Jean with her glaring eyes. She really could not assess whether or not Jean was being serious. Jean did look dead serious. His voice also sounded serious.

But then ...

Jean once told Marion that he was very afraid of marriage and having children due to trauma caused by the divorce of his parents.

He even broke up with Billie because he did not want to get married while Billie wanted to get married and build a family.

Ahh ... was it possible that Jean had changed?

After all, this might be because Jean had become comfortable with Marion's presence, plus she was very casual about marriage and children. Jean had Terry in his life, and with Marion and her five dogs, it was enough.

”I don't like to be kept on a string, you have to give me an answer right away,” Jean insisted.

Gosh ... this guy was so annoying, Marion thought. Hadn't Jean kept his relationship with Billie on a string for over 15 years? Why was he forcing Marion to give an answer as soon as possible?

”Why are you in such a hurry for an answer?” grumbled Marion ”Will you die if you can't get the answer now?”

She looked at Jean, challenging him, ”I don't want to just say yes. You may change your mind tomorrow. Maybe you are now feeling euphoria because we just had sex, so your judgment is clouded.”

Yes, even though Marion really liked Jean ...

No ...

Even though Marion was in love with Jean, she didn't want her common sense to be blurred by Jean's sudden proposal.

She knew very well that Jean was not interested in getting married ... it was too much of a surprise that he suddenly proposed to Marion after they slept together.

Jean let go of Marion's hands and sighed in disappointment.

”You don't believe me, do you?” he shook his head sadly. ”I know I have a bad reputation because of my past relationship with Billie.”

”That's not it ...” Marion felt guilty, ”I just want you to feel really sure of what you want. I suggest you go and think things through. I don't mind us living together first before considering the next step. You know that I'm not in a hurry, I am an Alchemist and we are never in a hurry to do anything. I just don't want you to be ashamed for saying something you didn't mean.”

Jean nodded. ”I understand.”

He let go of Marion and walked into the guest room to change clothes and get his bag. Marion could only stare at his departure.

What had just happened?

Jean just proposed to her a minute ago. Marion only wanted him to think carefully about his proposal and be sure with his feelings, but now it seemed that Jean was going to leave ...

Gosh ... so annoying.

This sucks!

Jean came out of the guest room carrying his bag and traveling clothes and his winter coats. He hugged Marion briefly and kissed her forehead.

”I'll go and think carefully about what I want. You're right, I shouldn't speak so carelessly,” he said in an apologetic voice.

Marion bit her lip and watched Jean's departure.

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FIVE YEARS LATER