Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 181

"No, it is different right now, Zed." Overwrought with grief and guilt, Jean shook her head to Zed's proposal of a caregiver. "Zed, I know that you are doing this for my good. But, I wil stay upset as long as I know that Moore, who is so young, might not… all because of my carelessness."

Talking about it made the soft-hearted Jean abruptly choke with sobs. With doe-like eyes, she implored Zed, "Please let me stay and take care of him. Otherwise, I just may spend the rest of my life with enormous guilt and regret. OK?"

It was the moment of truth for Jean. All the anger and distance that she was putting between them dissolved. She revealed her pure sentiments and gazed at Zed for an answer.

Zed, too could sense that this was the barest of emotions Jean was expressing in front of him. He now understood the depth of the remorse she felt. His smooth handsome face slowly softened for his sorry wife and was filled with compassion.

After taking some time, Zed said: "I am afraid that you will get very tired. After all, looking after a patient in severe coma is a challenging task......"

Then, Jean resolutely replied: "I know this task is arduous, which is why I won't feel confident if you ask someone else to look after him."

"Alright!" Sensing how strongly her mind was made up, Zed had no choice but to sigh and nod.

Under the circumstances, disagreeing to Jean's request to stay in the hospital would mean that he was the bad guy.

"Thank you, Zed." After all that they had gone through, their agreeing to this made Jean suddenly burst into tears of joy.

Elian was taken aback with Jean's tears. He had been noticing them talk this grave matter through.

Knowing Zed all his life, it was the first time, he had seen him treat someone so patiently and care about so much.

It was all because of Jean......

Elian unconsciously stared at Jean. Her round face and hazel brown eyes showed a clarity of purpose. She wasn't gorgeous in looks but she looked pure and innocent making anyone fall for her lovely charm.

It was beyond anyone's imagination that Zed would even like such a girl. And yet, Elian was gladdened by Zed's love for her.

He kindly said: "Then, I will ask a nurse to lead you to the ICU. I will tell someone to explain to you what you should pay attention to and what you should do inside the ICU."

Looking at his uncle and Jean, Zed anxiously added: "Uncle Elian, shall we also get a nurse?"

Elian replied: "Sure, our hospital will assign a nurse to the patient."

At last, Zed felt a little more relieved, nodded and then shifted his attention to Jean.

Her eyes were still downcast as she looked a little absent-minded and nervous.

They came to the ICU with Elian. In front of them, Moore was lying on the bed.

Zed and Jean saw, through the glass, that he was bandaged with white gauze all over. There were tubes of different devices inserted into his mouth and nose.

Elian explained: "He is so badly wounded that can be infected by the most trivial of infections. This is the reason why he is directly transferred from the operation room to here. When you go inside, make sure you wear sterile clothes only. "

Both Zed and Jean nodded.

Catching Jean look at Moore fixatedly, Zed felt helpless and said: "Jean, you stay here to look after him. Meanwhile, I will go back to work and ask Zelda to bring you some food later."

Jean only shifted her glance from Moore when she heard Zed's words. Then, she nodded to him.

Feeling the urge to comfort Jean, Zed stretched out his hand to touch her head and comfort her.

But, Jean flinched and instinctively took a step back. Flushed, she said: "You must hurry and go back since you have something to deal with at work. "

And with that Jean walked into the sterile room to get changed assisted by a nurse who was waiting for her.

Jean's reaction left Zed stunned. He withdrew his hand and smirked.

Her apathy and sense of alienating him was back again, Zed felt.

'Forget it. She might not have adapted to the situation yet. It is a major event and not easy to digest.

Let's give her some time!'