Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Shirley screamed and shouted so loudly that Jean had to cover her ears. When she began cussing, Jean clenched her fists.

She couldn't believe how despicably her half-sister was behaving. It was hard to find someone who could rival Shirley's wretchedness in this world.

She was so malevolent that she wouldn't even spare grandma!

Jean raised her head and saw that her grandmother was watching her with curiosity. Jean realized that she had been scowling at Shirley's behavior and that her expression might scare her grandmother. And so, she smiled and offered words of reassurance, "Grandma, don't be afraid. It is just a wild dog barking outside."

And then she gently patted her grandmother's arm to comfort her.

A bright smile lit up the grandmother's face when she felt Jean's tender touch.

"Why didn't I know that you have a grandmother?" Zed glanced at Jean as he asked.

"After my mom died, grandma came to see me whenever she had time. She brought food and clothes for me. Every time I was wronged by the Wen family, it was grandma who comforted me."

As Jean recalled these fleeting moments of happiness in her childhood, a serene smile grew on her face.

"My grandma left a greater impression on me than my mom. Grandma was diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago. Because of her condition, she has good and bad days. In recent years, she's been having more bad days than good. She is agitated most of the time and barely remembers me. There are days, like today, when her IQ is like that of a child's." Sadness replaced the serene smile that had been on Jean's face just a moment ago.

As her grandmother's condition progressed, Jean had to face the fact the she would soon die. Just the thought brought tears to Jean's eyes. Her body shuddered uncontrollably.

Jean had once heard that there was some kind of expensive treatment that could slow the development of the disease. However, it was so expensive that she couldn't even afford it.

That was the reason she had agreed to Henry's demand to sleep with Zed for the land.

Henry had promised her that if she could get the land for him, he would do whatever she requested in return. And Jean had wanted to ask him to pay for her grandmother's treatment.

Her original plan had been to get Henry to send her grandma abroad for medical treatment after she divorced Zed. However, circumstances changed too quickly.

Henry's attitude went from bad to worse. After he got the land, he turned back on his promise. If that wasn't bad enough, Jean suffered tremendous humiliation and physical abuse at the hands of Joy and Shirley. This had led her to sever her relationship with the Wen family. Now that there was no legal connection, how could Jean ask Henry to keep up his end of the bargain? And even if she did, it was highly unlikely that Henry would agree.

did Shirley find your

figured that she could use her as leverage to get what she wants. And so, she must have done her research. It wouldn't have been easy,

flame of anger rose in her

had hidden her grandma in a secluded enough place. She had

and she took great pains to find your grandmother, why would she give grandma back to you so easily?" Zed was puzzled. Something just didn't

give in to her demands." Jean said with fury. She was quite certain that Shirley had done all this as a sort of warning to Jean. Shirley wanted to show her half-sister

be so simple.' Zed thought as he

instinct told him that something

during the dinner party, and Zed's parents not acknowledging the Wen's as their relatives

led Zed to believe that they were capable of going to nefarious lengths

This was huge for them as the Wen family finally had some leverage that would force Jean

had some ulterior motive or some devious plan. Otherwise, they would not have allowed for this reunion between Jean and her grandma. Something was definitely fishy.

their purpose behind this action

And so, he just had to be patient and let the situation unfold naturally. He would counter problems as and

He watched as Jean

looking at how this elderly lady was behaving and how Jean was running after her to prevent her from hurting herself, gave Zed a

a child's. And today was such a day. Grandma kept doing naive things that could

to ensure that grandma didn't

to herself, she realized that Zed had gone quiet. She said apologetically, "I'm sorry you got dragged into this, Zed. But you know that I cannot let grandma go

is my grandma. I know we are responsible for taking care of our parents when they get older. You don't have to apologize to me for being dutiful." He stopped to think about an idea that had popped up in his mind. Then Zed spoke tentatively, "Uh…Jean…Do you trust me with your grandma? I will make sure she gets the best treatment

eyes widened. She couldn't believe her ears.

were on better terms now,

In contrast, Henry…

dad for over twenty

and her breath hitched, "Zed, you don't have to

are a couple. You are my wife. Anytime you face a problem, you have to come to me, OK?" Zed took a few steps to get closer to Jean. Then he wrapped an arm around her shoulder. As she looked at him with her

for the Wen family had been for nothing as Henry hadn't kept his promise. But here was Zed, promising

includes your loving grandma. I'm doing this for selfish reasons." Zed's seductive voice tickled