"I don't have the time," Terence said coldly. "I have an appointment with Kerry today."

Glancing at Kerry, Jean said in a threatening tone, "The matter I want to discuss with you is really important. Besides, I think Kerry is your friend. She won't mind if you break the appointment just this once, will she?"

"It doesn't matter whether she minds it or not." Terence snorted. "But since I've promised to have dinner with her, I'm not going to break that promise."

Jean was fuming mad.

Seeing that Terence couldn't solve the problem, Kerry had to cut in. "Well, I remember that I have something else to deal with. Terence, how about we take a rain check on our dinner?"

"Kerry..." Terence glowered.

"I have to leave now. You two should take your time," Kerry smiled. "Terence, let's meet next tim

do you want to hear from me?" Terence grimaced.

"What's going on between you and Kerry? What's the nature of your relationship?" Jean insisted.

"Does it matter?" Terence scoffed. "I've explained it to you before. I told you that we're just friends, but you didn't believe me at all. What else do you want me to say? Do you want me to admit that I have something to do with her?"

Looking at Terence's expression, Jean softened her tone and said, "I'm sorry, Terence. I just care about you so much. That's why I'm like this."

"If you've got nothing else to say, I'm heading out first. You should calm down," Terence said coldly.

"Wait a minute." Jean pulled Terence. "Terence, I know I've done so many wrong things before, but please trust me. I really do care about you. That's why I did this."