Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Henry and Shirley couldn't believe how they had ended up in this situation. They had come with the intention of apologizing to Jean and manipulating her into speaking with Zed about completing the land transfer process. And yet, here they stood, outside the villa with neither Jean nor Zed willing to speak with them.

"Dad, why does Jean seem totally different? Is it because Zed is supporting her? Does she think she can do anything at will?"

Shirley didn't really care about Jean very much. She seemed to enjoy other's misfortune. However, in this case, it seemed impossible to convince Zed to give up that land without the help of Jean Wen.

Henry glared at Shirley. As per him, none of this would have transpired had it not been for Shirley's idea.

"This is all your fault. If you had not suggested coming here, I would not have to bear such insult from Zed."

"Ermm....."

Shirley snorted before replying, "I didn't know that Zed would come back so suddenly. I heard that Zed goes to the company early every day and that he rarely returns home."

Her information had been obtained from an employee at Zed's company. The person who had confided in Shirley had sworn that Zed's routine never changed.

"You know what? I shouldn't have come here today. If it were not for your falling out with Jean, Zed would still respect me, even if it was only because of his interest in Jean. But now..."

It seemed that Henry could no longer see a way to salvage the situation. His pride would also not let him admit that he had been at fault for slapping Jean. It was simply easier to blame someone else.

"Dad, do you think it is strange? How did Jean change so much overnight?"

To be honest, Shirley still couldn't believe the arrogant woman was her older sister. Jean had quietly suffered all her bullying all of these years.

Henry shook his head. He couldn't believe Shirley was so fixated on this one issue. He walked toward his car and ignored what Shirley had just said.

alone. She had been so lost in her thoughts about Jean and Zed

......

soon as they had stepped into the living room, Zed loosened his grip on Jean's arm. He sat

going to do. She had been surprised by Zed's early arrival and found herself curious

Zed

was it that he showed up just when she needed him?

possible that he had returned to fetch some important documents that he might have left at home and that Jean was reading too much into

the most plausible

mind, Jean got comfortable on the sofa. A while passed and

moment, the pain she felt on her cheek was slowly

reappeared in front of Jean.

strong body interrupted the sunlight that was lighting up Jean's

thoughts that she hadn't noticed Zed's return. She was reflecting on her feelings for Zed. His consideration, tenderness, and care seemed to be softening her attitude. She wouldn't go so far as to say she loved him, but she felt something special for him. She couldn't

sense of security that she couldn't really explain.

Since she couldn't rationalize her change in feelings for Zed, she felt anxious.

hands clenched and unclenched involuntarily and she didn't have

from her. So he squatted

Jean noticed the ice bag in his hand. Her eyes widened when she realized why Zed had gone to the kitchen. His thoughtfulness warmed

on

cold tone. To her, it seemed

it be.... that his gentleness was feigned?