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 c