A Night with Her Cruel Mate

Chapter 141 Make It Clear

"There's no need for that." Terence looked at Jean with confident eyes. "I noticed that you are always busy with the company's affairs. Since you are rather committed, I'm positive that you can make decisions by yourself. You don't have to report everything to me."

"I can't do that! You also have shares in the company. Besides, it's my first time to run a company. I'm terrified that my lack of experience will lead to problems in the company. So, I will be more relieved if you can help me manage it."

Jean flashed a smile. "That's everything I need to report. If you don't think it's a problem, I'll leave now."

"Wait a minute!" Terence hurriedly stopped Jean. "Jean, I'm deeply sorry for what my mother did to you. Her reaction was out of my expectations. I didn't think that she would go to you..."

"It doesn't matter." Before Terence could finish his words, Jean interrupted him. "It's a rather good thing for me. I feel stressed while living in your house. With all of the kindness you've shown me, I always felt like I owe you something and can't pay you back.

Well, now, I owe you less."

"Jean." When he saw Jean's kind reaction, Terence frowned slightly. "Please understand that it was never my intention to make you owe me anything. I just wanted to help you."

"It's fine. I understand." Jean looked at Terence devoutly. "I have also thought about it carefully. Even before this happened, I already realized that your mother thinks of me as a vile woman who destroys your marriage. It doesn't matter. I don't mind it."

"Don't worry. I will explain it to my mother," Terence hurriedly said. "You have nothing to do with my divorce with Julia."

"You don't have to do that." Jean smiled bitterly. "The truth is, I'm not as good as you think. I..."

A serious expression painted her face as she looked up at Terence. "I was delighted to know that you divorced my sister. Aunt Tina is right. I'm not a good person. For countless times, I've reminded myself that you are my brother-in-law. Nonetheless, I still can't control myself. Deep inside, I still miss you."

That was the first time that Jean had expressed her feelings in front of Terence. He was stunned. Although he had a vague feeling about her thoughts, he could still pretend to be ignorant since she had never expressed it. However, the truth was laid bare now.

"Jean, do you know what you are talking about?" Terence revealed a perplexed expression.

"Yes, I know. Please listen to me. I'm afraid that I won't have the courage to say it again," said Jean in a serious tone.

"Three years ago, I loathed you. I thought going abroad was the best relief for me. But when I returned to H City, I found that my love for you was still the same as three years ago. I admit that I hated my sister. However, if you were happy with her, I promised not to disturb you again. Nonetheless, when I came back, I learned that you were miserable in the past three years. As such, I rekindled my hope. "

After a pause, she continued, "I was glad to know that you divorced my sister. I thought it's my chance. Although it was a mistake on my part, I couldn't control myself."

Jean lowered her head and didn't dare look Terence in the eye. With a dry smile, she said, "I couldn't extricate myself from such ecstasy until your mother came to me. The happiness I've felt blurred my considerations. I just want to stay by your side and see you often. Your mere presence satisfies me,

but Aunt Tina's words completely woke me up."

"Jean, you..." Terence frowned.

"Please let me finish my words. I don't know if I will have this chance again in the future. I admit that I'm selfish. After you and my sister divorced, all I thought about was our bright future. I forgot to tell myself that even if you and my sister are separated, you are still my ex-brother-in-law. If the news about you and me spreads out, it will be too embarrassing for you.

I can't be too selfish. No matter how much I like you, I have to restrain myself. I can't let others say that you are a man who seduces your sister-in-law." Jean finally raised her head and showed a resolved expression. She said firmly to Terence, "So, I've thought it over. No matter how much I like you, I'll try my best to distance myself. From now on, I won't have any personal communication with you except for work. Just think of me as a crazy woman. Forget everything that I said."

After such words, Jean breathed a sigh of relief. As her expression calmed down, she said, "Well, it's relaxing to speak out my thoughts. You don't have to be stressed. I just don't want to regret my decision." Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Jean was about to open the door and leave, but her high-heeled shoe suddenly twisted and broke.

With a pained expression, Jean covered her ankle.

"Jean! Are you okay?" Since he was still immersed in what Jean said, Terence didn't know how to react. When he saw her fell, he hurriedly came to help her up and asked, "What happened?"

Jean shook her head and rejected Terence's help. She smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. My mother's house is far from my workplace. I need to take the subway, and there were also many people in the subway. On the way, I sprained my ankle. I didn't expect this to happen.

How unlucky!"

"Are you okay? Can you walk?" When he heard Jean's words, Terence blamed himself even more. He wanted to help her up, but she refused his help.

Jean looked at Terence awkwardly and said, "I'm fine. I can walk on my own.

Starting now, we should lessen our interaction. We'd better keep a distance from each other. I'm afraid that others will see how close we are, and it will harm your reputation. I've already brought you a lot of trouble. I can't..."

With an offended expression, Terence interrupted Jean, "Why are you still saying that?" He picked her up and carried her into the elevator in front of his employees.

When she noticed the surprised eyes of the people outside the office, Jean felt triumphant.

But after they entered the elevator, Jean still said to Terence, "Stop! Put me down. People saw us..."