Arrogant Man VS Unyielding Woman novel Chapter 161

Jean was brought back from her contemplation. She raised her eyes and looked at Maranda. Her expression conveyed the shock she felt.

Even more surprising was Maranda's expression. Her face was full of bitterness, sorrow, and resignation.

"Don't tell me that you passed out because of this news." Jean asked gingerly.

"Partly, yes. I admit that I was shocked, overwhelmed even. But the girl…" Maranda's face paled as she spoke about her feelings.

"It's all right, " Jean comforted her friend. "This has nothing to do with us. That girl he likes could be a fairy or a monster, it doesn't matter. If he doesn't like you, then it just shows that he has bad taste. Maranda, you need to get better. You will find your true love sooner or later. It is just a matter of time."

Jean showed no interest in learning more about the girl John liked. She focused entirely on her friend.

Maranda was deeply touched and she threw herself into Jean's arms.

"Hey, be careful. You are still on the IV." Jean exclaimed with surprise. Maranda could have hurt herself!

Maranda shook her head as guilt flooded her.

She had once suspected that Jean was deceiving her as Jean had already known who John loved.

However, just now…

Maranda suddenly despised herself.

'Jean has done everything a good friend should. How could I suspect her of withholding a secret from me?

Jean probably didn't know! If she did then John wouldn't have warned me not to tell her.'

Maranda felt such deep regret that she wanted to sob like a child. 'Jean, I am sorry. I doubted you and questioned you.

Sorry…'

Jean would never know what Maranda was feeling and thinking.

Perhaps she saw Maranda as some sort of spoiled princess.

Someone who refused to face reality when she didn't get what she desired.

Of course, Jean wouldn't know that she was the monster being accused of.

"Jean, don't you want to know about the girl John loves? You know her too." Maranda was beating herself up inside. She decided that the only way she would feel better is to tell the truth.

She wouldn't wrong Jean again. And, Jean had the right to know the truth as well.

Otherwise, if Zed found out later, this secret might cause misunderstandings between him and Jean. That Maranda certainly did not want.

Jean shrugged and replied, "I really don't care. I don't want to know. This has nothing to do with us any more. You told John how you feel. Now we know that he is interested in someone else. It's time for us to move on. You need to stop worrying about it too. Just focus on getting well." Jean pretended to stare at Maranda angrily. "If you don't get well soon, we will all be stuck here. Is that what you want?"

"Sorry…" Maranda looked at her hands in shame. There was no way she could face Jean. Everything seemed to be her fault.

It was because of her that they missed the bus that would take them home. Jean was right. They were going to be stuck here for a while if Maranda didn't get better.

Now that she was hospitalized, Jean and John would have to stay with her. It's not like either of her colleagues could return to the hotel to shower, eat, and rest.

"Idiot! I said that to put you at ease. I was trying to make you laugh. Don't take it so seriously." Jean sighed and patted Maranda on the arm.

"I know." Maranda raised her head and said. She sobbed nonetheless. The guilt she felt would not be so easily removed. "Jean, don't worry. I won't be capricious any more. I promise to be better!"

"OK. Let bygones be bygones." Jean was relieved to see that Maranda's senses had returned.

However, it was easier said than done.

Anyway she hoped that Maranda would get better soon, both physically and emotionally.