Sir Ares, Goodnight novel (Jay Ares and Rose)
Chapter 1698

Jay then understood why she had reacted so strongly to what Zayne said.

He hugged Angeline tightly. He spoke gently as if soothing a newborn baby, "Angeline, I'm going to live for a long time. Zayne didn't mean that..." "Don't say the word 'die'." Angeline burst into tears.

Jay knew that the word was her taboo.

He could relate to Angeline's fear. That was because if that word was used in the same sentence that mentioned Angeline, he would break down too.

Moreover, Angeline was inherently sensitive and fragile.

He held her silently and gently stroked her trembling back. He did not know how much time had passed. When he felt that Angeline had calmed down, Jay said, "Angeline, aren't you tired?"

Boye had told him that Angeline's condition would get worse if she was overtired.

Angeline had been over-excited throughout the day because of the arrival of Josie and Zayne.

"I'm not tired," Angeline said.

Jay placed her on the bed gently and said, "I'm tired,

come cuddle with me for a little while."

He put his arms around her and she did not move. She just stared at him like a fangirl.

Jay stroked her face and said, "Close your eyes. Let's sleep."

Angeline closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled like a butterfly's wings. Jay could not help but kiss her.

Angeline opened her eyes and warned him in a serious tone, "You're not allowed to leave me." By leaving, she meant death.

Jay smiled and nodded.

Outside their room, Josie and Zayne leaned against the door and listened to the conversation that went on inside. After a long while, it went quiet. Zayne slapped himself as he was ashamed. "I shouldn't have said what I said."

Josie pulled him back to the sofa. She was a little frustrated. "Angeline is still ill."

Zayne said, feeling distressed, "Her illness cannot be cured. My grandfather had this disease and would relapse from time to time. It's impressive how in control Angeline is."

Josie said sadly, "Angeline is such a kind soul, why should she suffer? She's so optimistic and kind..." Josie's eyes suddenly burned with anger. "It's all because of that vicious woman, Chloe Yorks! If it weren't for her schemes, maybe Angeline wouldn't be sick now."

Zayne said, "If you asked my sister to choose between being in Jay's life or getting rid of Chloe Yorks, I think she'll still choose to be with Jay."

Inside the bedroom.

Angeline rested on Jay's chest, her mood slowly calming down.

"My love?"

"I'm here."

"Did I scare you just now?"

"Yeah." Jay rolled over and cuddled her into his arms. He whispered, "You look cute when you wanted to hit Zayne with your shoe."

Angeline smiled shyly. "I wasn't really going to hit him. I just wanted to scare him. He talks too much..."

"Do you want me to ask him to leave?" Jay probed.

Angeline shook her head and replied, "You'll be tired if you shoo him home."

Jay thought about it for a while. "Okay. Let's keep him here as our manny."

"Sounds good."

That night, Jay could not sleep.

Angeline's condition made him feel helpless.