A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

"Please calm down, Jacob," Emily was still groaning in pain due to her hurting jaw.

"This is bullshit!" Jacob released her and his fingers gently stroked the mark he had left. "Emily, we don't have to do this. Can you tell me what the problem is? Maybe I could fix it."

Emily sighed, "I am tired, Jacob. Don't you get it?" She closed her eyes, and her eyebrows knitted together.

After all, she didn't have the courage to tell him the truth. Saying she was tired was just an excuse--an excuse that all couples used typically to conceal what was bothering them.

"Are you sure you are tired?" Jacob felt something was off but he chose to ignore it. "Then you better get some rest."

He grabbed Emily's arm, pulling her out. He didn't let go despite the other's protest. He carried her bridal style tightly, going from her room directly to the car.

"Jacob, what are you doing? This is really ridiculous!" Emily was banged the car as she kept screaming, "W-Where are you taking me?" Her fist kept banging since the car door was locked.

"I'm taking you home, Emily," Jacob replied simply inside the car as he put on his seat belt.

Home. Emily fell silent. She opened her mouth to speak but she couldn't muster the words. She decided to look out of her window as they drove.

When the car arrived at the Tyrone Mansion, Emily looked at the luxurious building. 'It feels like it has been years' She thought.

Jacob didn't say anything and just picked up Emily bridal style again. They went inside the house, to their bedroom and he settled her gently on the bed.

"Sleep well, love. Sweet dreams." He pulled the sheets towards her with a gentle look on his eyes, tucking her in like a child.

Emily closed her eyes, sighing. She failed again to tell him the truth. She thought to herself, 'It might be the last time so I...'

Jacob climbed on his side of the bed, reaching out for a book. His other arm held Emily. He finally felt at ease, knowing that Emily was right next to him.

Emily tried to figure things out but her eyelids were getting heavier. In Jacob's arms, she felt so safe and warm that she might fall asleep soon.

had lost interest in reading within seconds. After flipping a few pages, he finally closed the book. He gazed at Emily's sleeping figure.

tried to break up with me,"

was already dark when

side. "Are you hungry? Do you

head. She didn't feel like

features. She looked pale and weak. It seemed like she hadn't

line and ordered some food.

brought a bowl

was good for her health and requested to the chef to make something not too

with porridge then brought it to Emily's

Jacob, you don't have to. I don't want to be a bother." Seeing Jacob insist on

a bit clumsy since it was his first time doing this to other people. He was used being well taken care of

refuse the porridge this time and let herself be fed. All of a sudden,

asked immediately, "You don't like it? I won't

anything she

and gently wiped off the tears from her cheek. He then pulled her into his arms and gently rubbed his hand on her back, as if

everything, her parents' death, her own situation, the fact that she didn't deserve Jacob's love at all.

don't

Jacob buried his face in her hair and sighed, "You

know was that the more he cared for her, the guiltier she felt. He was just so tender and loving. It filled her up with warmth that she couldn't explain. It was him who

couple of days, Jacob stayed with Emily the whole day because he was worried that Emily would do something stupid since her parents

of leaving. It tortured her inside. She had to face him every second.

pretend like nothing ever happened.

only got worse and worse as time

finally come one day. It

for work because he thought Emily was better now. But he rushed back to the house

a fast pace, as if he was about