A Life Debt Repaid novel Chapter 1222

"Zoe…" Jay suddenly spoke outside.

Zoe's 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.

"I'm very nervous now," he said. "I'm even more tense and excited than when I was giving my acceptance speech for being awarded the best director."

Zoe's heart kept racing, with her feeling ever so slightly guilty and wondering if she had really put Jay in an awkward position.

"I didn't want to drag things out—I'm worried I'd delay our wedding too, and heaven knows how long I've been waiting for this moment."

As Jay spoke quietly outside, it was obvious he was working very hard to keep his own voice calm. "I've 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."

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.

"You wanted me to sweet-talk you, and I suppose you want me to say some mushy stuff?" Jay asked Zoe then.

Before she could respond, however, he continued, "I'm not really good with that. I've directed plenty of romantic dramas and TV series, but I'm really bad at it—I have no idea what I should say to please you."

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.

"Well, I'll say it anyway," Jay said then.

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 Jay's 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, "I love you, Zoe. You're the only one for me!"

Zoe was left staring at Jay, who was carrying Yelena, dressed in a pink dress and holding a bouquet of roses, in his arms.