Chapter 201 What Happened

But, why would Jesse propose to help Jean with her studio in front of Zed?

Though Jean was confused by the offer, she didn't show her reaction. She just continued to eat the fruit quietly.

The thought that she would be returning to work in the morning left Jean excited.

After dinner, Jean returned to her bedroom. She had a long, hot bath before climbing into her bed. To pass the time, she began browsing through her cell phone.

It had been a few days since Ethan and Selena's disappearance had led to trouble at Sonny's company. Jean hadn't been to work during this time. She was anxious to return and see if anything had changed.

When Zed came out of the bathroom, he saw Jean playing with her phone. He stood quietly and studied her. Although she seemed to be relaxing in bed, her expression showed that she was thinking about something important. Curious, he asked, "What's the matter? What are you thinking about?"

"Ethan, is he......" Jean looked at Zed and asked expressionlessly.

"I let him go yesterday." Though Zed showed no signs of being displeased, Jean needed to be extremely cautious. If she had learned anything, it was that Zed didn't like talking about Ethan. Every time they did, Jean and Zed would end up fighting. Zed understood Jean's hesitance and tried to reassure her by saying, "Have I ever failed to fulfill a promise to you? Jean, don't you trust me?"

"Yes, I trust you. Just the thought that my company may suffer an undeserved catastrophe because of Ethan makes me feel bad." Jean sighed and explained.

"Don't worry about it so much. Wait until tomorrow. Once you get to your office, it will seem as though none of this happened." Zed said with a slight smile as he walked toward his wife.

"Do you mean that?" Jean said with a grin. "Do you think that the Lei Group will not withdraw it's investment now that Ethan has returned?" Jean's eyes shone brightly as she sat up in bed and asked Zed.

"It's highly possible." Zed responded vaguely. He sat on the bed and enveloped Jean in his big, strong arms. He said affectionately, "Oh, how I've missed holding you." Then Zed leaned forward and gently grazed Jean's lips with his. "I've missed kissing you more. "

As Zed's warm breath tickled and excited Jean, her cute face turned crimson.

"Be serious, I still have something to talk about with you." Jean playfully pushed Zed away.

Sensing that Jean was serious, Zed let go of Jean and furrowed his brows as he asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"Earlier, when I went upstairs to call Jesse for dinner, I noticed that she had being crying." Jean raised an accusatory eyebrow at Zed before continuing, "What did you say to her? She must have been pretty u

"Do you know what you did wrong? It's alright if you just wanted to own me. But you should not have helped Molly leave me!"

When Brian learns the truth, there is no chance for Hannah to win his heart.

Molly, who wants to run away from Brian, seems to be the only one to blame for Hannah's misfortune...

her romantic life? Or, do you have another reason?"

Zed grinned as he continued to tease Jean.

"What are you talking about?" Jean feigned innocence although her rose-tinted cheeks seemed to confirm Zed's suspicions. She rushed to explain, "You and I have our loving, intimate moments. Since she is living with us, she gets to see a few personal moments. Don't you think that is cruel for her? She must feel even more lonely! Besides, if she finds her Mr. Right, she won't interrupt us."

Jean summoned up the courage to speak her mind. It felt so wrong to be so selfish as to want Zed for herself. But Jean just had to admit to her feelings. Albeit Jean found the courage to say what was on her mind, she found that she couldn't look at Zed. And so she buried her face in Zed's chest.

'Sorry Zed, I was playing a trick. It is not what I am really thinking.

Though I don't have to worry about you, I can't be that sure about Jesse.

Even though she has said that she sees you as her brother, Her behavior today leaves me unsettled.

So, finding out whether or not Jesse loves someone will be the common goal between you and I.

Only then will I feel safe.

Zed, how I hope that I am just being paranoid!'

Zed froze at Jean's reaction. He had a feeling that there was more to the situation than Jean was ready to confess to. But instead of being angry about it, Zed found her jealousy endearing. He smiled as he called her name, "Jean......"

When Jean looked at Zed with her big, beautiful eyes, desire filled Zed.

"Happiness came to me because of you. I still can't believe that you and I..."

Before Zed could finish, Jean leaned forward and gently grazed his lips with hers.

Unable to hold back any more, Zed encircled Jean's waist and pulled her closer as he deepened his kiss.