Chapter 299

Jean had rehearsed these words in her heart countless times. When she finally spoke, her words were filled with deep emotion. "Brad, I've been trying so hard to forget you, but I just can't. I really can't. "Even though I've lived abroad for six years, I've been relying on medication to keep me alive. I was afraid you'd find out about my illness, and even more afraid of disrupting your family and angering your grandfather and father. So, no matter how much I missed you or how painful my illness was, I never considered coming back to find you. "When you truly love someone, you don't want to be a burden to them. I didn't want to be a burden to you or interfere with your family, but I just can't control myself! I want you with me, but I also fear that it would destroy your family. I'm so conflicted and in so much pain. "I think leaving here and finding a quiet place to just fade away is my only option. Why did you come looking for me?" The bathroom had a warm air blower, and the heat