The glass dropped to the floor and shattered into pieces.

Jacob was walking through the door when he heard the sound. He immediately rushed to Emily and asked, "Emily, what happened?" his voice worried.

Emily's head went blank for a while. Then she slowly raised her head to look at Jacob and replied, "I'm fine. But the glass…"

"Did you hurt yourself?" Jacob asked.

Emily shook her head, "No…"

"J, it was my fault. I accidentally dropped it. Miss Emily, I'm so sorry to bother you." Jennifer turned to Emily and said with a guilty face. She was really good at pretending to be innocent.

"Jennifer? What are you doing here?" Jacob asked when he realized that Jennifer was standing next to them.

"I heard that Miss Emily wasn't feeling well, so I thought I might come over and see her," Jennifer answered.

"Who told you that?" Jacob asked, slightly annoyed because he had already knew the answer.

"Your father, of course," Jennifer replied with a smile. She could already tell that Jacob wasn't very happy with her answer. "What else can I do? He told me to ruin your relationship with Miss Emily so for now, at least he's kind of satisfied with my progress. Don't worry. I am on your side."

Jennifer seemed to be telling the truth. But she was only doing this for her own sake - she wanted Jacob to believe her so that he would see that she was really just looking out for them and being a good friend as opposed to secretly lusting after him.

And Jacob seemed to believe her. Meanwhile, Emily was skeptical. She knew what Jennifer was capable of and she was starting the feel uncomfortable. She clawed the sheet beneath her out of uneasiness.

Jennifer was doing a good job of lying.

Even Emily herself almost believed her.

"I want water," Emily said suddenly. She looked at Jacob, her face pale and weak.

Jacob stood up immediately. He reached for a new glass, washed it thoroughly, filled it with warm water and handed it to Emily.

one sip before turning away and complaining,

water and refilled it with lukewarm water this time, "Here," as he handed

She just touched the

teasingly said. He knew he was already spoiling Emily but

knew Jacob was right though she just buried herself

you want now? Emily, stop doing that. You're going to suffocate yourself,"

your business," Emily murmured from under the

whose business is

was

spoil Emily. She had to hold herself back from interrupting them. She could feel the jealousy creeping up on her; her blood was boiling

everything that Jennifer ever wanted— Jacob's

But she was wrong, because apparently Jacob could love a woman so affectionately. He was tender and caring and he was willing to offer his whole

he wasn't willing to give

be me?

Jealousy was eating her up whole and all

to invite me to your wedding!" Jennifer said, trying to sound casual, "I'll see you soon."

He just kept acting as if Jennifer wasn't

smile, said goodbye again

room fell back to silence.

that Jacob had done and Emily had rejected. Jacob did it in public and he

was indeed awkward.

silence, Jacob

But Jacob just got used to getting involved in everything related to Emily.

her eyes, her long eyelashes

I'm

did that on purpose. The whole water thing. I'm sorry," Emily admitted

' Jacob realized that he went too far. "Do you still want to sleep?" he asked, changing the subject.

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