Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman

Upon hearing about Henry, Jean was startled and her heart felt heavy.

That man had never treated her as his daughter.

He had not abandoned her after Jean's mother died as he had seen her as a bargaining chip and someone he could use to advance his selfish needs when she grew up.

He could be merciless, but she...

A mixed feeling surged through Jean. She was overwhelmed. On one hand, she welcomed the thought that he was miserable and suffering, just as she had been as a child. On the other, her heart lurched when she thought of her father lying in a hospital bed.

No matter how much she hated him, he was her father.

Henry could abandon her, but she couldn't abandon him.

Jean had thought of taking revenge for all the wrong he had done to her. But she had only gone so far as to sever her relationship with Henry. It hadn't changed much between them really. Henry still behaved awfully toward her. He still approached her when he wanted something. And yes, on many occasions, Jean had naively hoped that he had changed and would actually love her.

Now, he was sick...

Jean knew that she should put aside her concerns about Henry. She had to act as though she wasn't worried.

Henry had Joy as well as Shirley and Winner. He would be okay. She had other more pressing problems to deal with at the moment.

Jean took a deep breath and tried to let all the sadness flow out as she released the air she had breathed in.

Jean followed Zed to a quiet corner of the hospital. Shirley turned and smirked at the young couple. Before she could speak, Jean raised her hand and slapped her half-sister across the face.

Shirley was stunned.

her, Shirley's temper mounted and she roared, "Jean! How dare you? You want to risk

" replied Jean. Jean stared at Shirley angrily for a moment before speaking slowly, "I know you have envied me for marrying Zed. And I know you have hated me even more because you covet my life. No

to Zed who witnessed Jean's actions. She

what? It is your fault. Jean was only teaching you a lesson, which your parents should have done a long time ago. Then, perhaps, you wouldn't have turned out to be so despicable." Zed said with a smile. His tone was full of love and protection for Jean. Shirley's envy grew

She looked at Zed and then at Jean.

couldn't understand how things had ended

not gone as smoothly

grandmother even more than she cares for

would rather see her grandmother suffer than grovel, ' Shirley thought

be wondering why I have not asked you about what you have done to my grandmother." Jean said mockingly

This was what

Alzheimer's, she has moments of sanity. Just now, when she was suffering, she came back to her senses. She told me that you had come

what Jean had said, Shirley's face suddenly turned

occurred to Shirley that her grandmother's memory would return at such

out, you swapped her medicines secretly. She had not been taking her medicine for days, which is why her condition worsened. It's why she's been feeling sleepy all day. She lost her senses, which is why you could take her

the rage she felt.

stepped back when she saw how upset

doctor and asked him to come to the hospital. Now grandmother has received appropriate treatment for her condition. She is now stable. I had planned to let Zed deal with you. How unfortunate for you that you asked me to come join this conversation. I am warning you now. I won't forget the hurt you have

slapped Shirley with all her strength.

so hard that she collapsed to the floor. As she lay on the floor, a heap

crawled to Jean's feet and clutched her trousers with quivering hands. Then she implored sincerely, "I know I was wrong. Please forgive

cried and pleaded.

at seeing Shirley beg. She was so cold and unmoving that Jean

slowly calmed herself before looking at the embarrassed Shirley and asking casually, "Have you ever thought of being merciful toward