Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Chapter 162 You Wish Me Happiness

Even though Jean had been upset with John earlier, she walked forward to help him with the bags

since he had bought food for them all.

Jean took the big bag from John's hand and began to take out the bentos.

"I spoke with the doctor. Since Maranda suffers from gastritis, she can't eat food that will upset her

stomach more. So I bought her a bowl of porridge." John looked at Jean as he spoke. He couldn't

make out if she was still angry with him or not.

"Oh." Jean said before nodding. Then she opened the packing box with the porridge. Seeing that it was

a bowl of nutritious minced pork congee with preserved egg, Jean looked at John in amazement.

John was a little embarrassed by how Jean was looking at him.

He hurriedly picked up a bento and went outside.

"Maranda, have some porridge." Jean spared John a fleeting glance before taking the porridge to

Maranda's bedside.

Maranda had been staring at the ceiling. She didn't want to see Jean and John together. She sat up

when Jean came closer. Then she shook her head, "Don't treat me like I'm incapable. I can feed

myself."

"Okay. This is what John bought for you. You should gulp it down!" Jean joked.

"Jean..." Maranda was embarrassed when she heard what Jean had said. She hurriedly took the

porridge from Jean's hand, and ate it in a fluster.

These past few days had taught Jean an important lesson. She had realized that she was wrong to

have tried to mediate between Maranda and John. Having learned her lesson, Jean vowed not to

interfere in their decisions or try to match them again.

Maranda's love for John had been deeper than that she had imagined.

And Maranda had been so sad when she found out that John had fallen in love with another girl.

Unable to handle the sorrow, Maranda had fainted!

Maranda's love for John was not without consequence to herself.

'I should eat as well, ' Jean thought.

Zed's reaction had left Jean feeling uneasy. Jean found that even though she hadn't eaten since they

had left the hotel, she had lost her appetite. And so, she picked at the food in the bento box that John

had bought for her.

John had been on the balcony ever since his return. He hadn't come back into the room. Jean looked

at Maranda as she wondered what John had been doing outside for so long. Having finished eating,

Maranda laid back on the bed. She also fixed her eyes on the ceiling. Jean couldn't help repeating

what she had said earlier, "Maranda, you should rest now. I will go out for a while."

"Okay." Maranda nodded and slowly closed her eyes.

Jean walked toward the balcony. She was astonished to see that John was smoking a cigarette. She

immediately walked over to him.

"John, why didn't you come back inside the ward?" Jean asked in annoyance. Why had he left her to

manage everything? Didn't he care about Maranda at all?

John hadn't expected that Jean would come out in search of him. And so, he hurriedly smothered the

cigarette.

Jean didn't stop John. She looked at him curiously.

She had never seen John smoking before. Is that what they all did? Last time Zed was upset at the

hospital, Jean had caught him smoking. And now John, too?

"I'm sorry. I was anxious before, and I lost my temper." Jean sincerely apologized. She had been

feeling guilty about how she had behaved with John. She had already decided what she would say to

him. And so, this was the perfect opportunity since they were alone.

"You don't have to apologize to me." John shook his head bitterly as he replied. So many emotions

flickered across his face that Jean couldn't figure out what he was feeling.

"No, I have to." Jean sighed. "You don't need to feel guilty. Maranda likes you, yes. And whether you

like her and accept her love is another thing. She has the right to like you and you have the right to

reject her. I shouldn't hold your decision against you."

"So, Maranda has told you that I…" John suddenly looked at Jean nervously. He hadn't thought that

Maranda would go back on her promise and tell Jean how he felt about her.

"She told me that you have fallen in love with another girl." Jean looked at the ground as she spoke.

Logically, love was one of those things that just happened. People could not control whom they fell in

love with, and so she could not be upset with John for the way he felt.

"Then you…" John looked at Jean with a stunned expression. He felt so much anxiety and conflict that

he didn't know what he should do or say to Jean.

"Me? I guessed a long time ago that you had fallen for a girl, yes." Jean smiled at John reassuringly. "I

just didn't know that it wasn't Maranda." Jean frowned when she saw John's expression. 'Why was he

so bewildered?' Jean couldn't guess and so she asked, "Why are you so shocked? You told me lastNôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

time we spoke about this. Didn't you?" Jean shrugged before saying, "I just didn't believe you till

Maranda confirmed it."

"Don't you know who the girl is?" Seeing Jean's reaction, John asked with his eyebrows furrowed. He

didn't know if he should be relieved or worried. It would be nice if he didn't have to keep his feelings a

secret from Jean. And yet, a part of him knew that it would be disastrous if she found out.

"Is it important for me to know?" Jean tilted her head as she asked. Both Maranda and John seemed to

want her to know this girl's identity. "John, you can rest assured. I am not a gossiper. I just told you that

you have the right to love whomever. I just don't need to know more than that. Even Maranda has no

right to say that you shouldn't love that girl. Am I wrong to think that way?"

After saying that, Jean patted John on his shoulder in a friendly way before encouraging him, "If you

really like that girl, I certainly wish you two all the happiness in the world. Although I had hoped that you

would accept Maranda. This is your life. And as your friend, I will respect your choice."

"You wish me happiness…" A strange expression grew on John's face. He couldn't believe what he

was hearing. Although Jean didn't know that he loved her, John still felt odd to hear such

encouragement from her. Some part of John felt relieved and he relaxed.

'Perhaps the current relationship between us should not be complicated with revelations like this.

I do love her. But what can I do? She is in love with Zed.

As long as she doesn't know that I love her, and she keeps regarding me as her friend, we should be

all right.

Then, everything will carry on like normal. I can quietly see her smile and admire her from afar.

That's enough.'

"I certainly wish you happiness. It's not easy to meet someone perfect. John, you should go follow your

heart." Jean, who didn't know the truth about John's feelings, continued to say optimistic things. It was

almost as though she were being extra sweet to make up for the time that she had screamed at him.

"Thank you, Jean." John had calmed down after hearing what Jean had said. He was relieved that

Maranda hadn't disclosed his feelings toward Jean. He smiled at Jean.

"Why do you thank me?" Jean flipped her long hair in embarrassment. "John, Maranda is still sad after

being rejected by you. If you have time, you should talk with her."

"I know. I will find the right opportunity. Don't worry." John nodded as he responded.

"You should return to the hotel and rest tonight! I will stay here with Maranda." Noticing that it was late,

Jean took the initiative to ask John to go back to the hotel.

Since Maranda was a girl, it was improper for John to stay at the hospital with her. It would be better if

Jean stayed. Also, given the situation between Maranda and John, it would be uncomfortable for

Maranda to spend the night alone in his company. She would be more relaxed if Jean stayed.

"Okay." John understood what Jean was trying to say. He didn't disagree with her because it made

sense for him to not be here. Once he agreed, he looked at Jean with concern and said, "Thank you for

tonight. When I reach the hotel, I will call to check on you. Please don't hesitate to call me if something

were to go wrong, okay?"

Jean nodded, smiled, and waved goodbye to John.

John looked at Jean for a while before turning and leaving.

'Goodbye, Jean.

Thank you for your wishes and understanding tonight. I finally understand how kind-hearted and

excellent you are.

If my love will be a burden to you, then I will never let you know how I feel.

I know that Zed is your husband and lover, and I know how you feel about him. I will not interfere.

You and Zed are perfect for each other. This is what I feel from my heart.

I also sincerely wish you all the happiness in the world.

However, if he isn't good to you and hurts you, I will unhesitatingly stand by your side and protect you.

And when that happens, I will tell you how I truly feel.

And I hope that you will feel the same for me.'

John walked away as he made this silent vow. After a few steps, John saw a tall and strong man

walking anxiously toward the ward.

As soon as the man passed by him, John clearly heard the man's excitement as he said,

"Jean..."