Chapter 1222
A Life Debt Repaid
âZoeâ¦â Jay suddenly spoke outside.
Zoeâs heart skipped a beat.
Even though they had been together for a while now, her heart would still race when he said her name so tenderly.
âIâm very nervous now,â he said. âIâm even more tense and excited than when I was giving my acceptance speech for being awarded the best director.â
Zoeâs heart kept racing, with her feeling ever so slightly guilty and wondering if she had really put Jay in an awkward position.
âI didnât want to drag things out-lâm worried Iâd delay our wedding too, and heaven knows how long Iâve been waiting for this moment.â
As Jay spoke quietly outside, it was obvious he was working very hard to keep his own voice calm.
âIâve been planning this wedding for so long and was looking forward to this ever since we had our marriage registered. I wanted to give you an unforgettable wedding, and not just to do it while Johnny was having his. I prepared this with all my heart.â
Zoe nodded silently-she certainly knew, because she was not as free spirited or ignorant as everyone would believe. While Jay had been away from home lately-even getting sneaky-she knew he was busy with their wedding.
âYou wanted me to sweet-talk you, and I suppose you want me to say some mushy stuff?â Jay asked Zoe then.
Before she could respond, however, he continued, âIâm not really good with that. Iâve directed plenty of romantic dramas and TV series, but Iâm really bad at it-l have no idea what I should say to please you.â
Zoe decided then that she loved that man and everything about it.
It was just a slight pity, but it was pointless-she knew that he loved her too, and that was enough.
âWell, Iâll say it anyway,â Jay said then.
âYeah.â
âZoe, I fell for you the first time I saw you in Levine Manor. I was too young to understand love back then, but I just found you adorable, offering me warmth like a little sun-â
However, Jay suddenly paused, before quietly saying, âWait, Iâve already said that at the press conference when we were explaining the circumstances of our relationship.â
Zoe was left speechless-she was just starting to get excited, only for Jay to take an almighty U-turn?!
He was a comedian too, huh?!
Everyone actually laughed when Jay suddenly stopped himself.
For Jayâs part, he seemed to take a moment to compose himself before saying, âWhat I want to say is that Iâve loved you for years-for as long as I remember. Youâre my everything, and I would be alone for life if not for you.â
Zoe would never believe anyone telling her that.
But she would⦠if it was Jay.
That was how since they were thought to be related, and he really would have stayed celibate for her for life.
He would even refrain from telling her that all, quietly blessing her with happiness even if she left him to pursue her own happiness.
She remembered the years they missed out on each other-the years of pain Jay had to endure-and wondered how she could have doubted Jayâs feelings for her, let alone get upset over just now.
She did not hesitate to open the door right then, just as Jay said tenderly, âI love you, Zoe. Youâre the only one for me!â
Zoe was left staring at Jay, who was carrying Yelena, dressed in a pink dress and holding a bouquet of roses, in his arms