A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

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.

before turning away and complaining,

time, "Here," as he handed it

didn't even drink the water. She just touched the glass with her lips, frowned, and said,

you're just being childish now," Jacob teasingly said. He knew he was already spoiling

Emily knew Jacob was right though she just buried

now? Emily, stop doing that. You're going to suffocate yourself," Jacob scolded, amused. Emily rarely showed this mercurial side

of your business," Emily murmured from

whose business is it?"

was

to hold herself back from interrupting them. She could feel the jealousy creeping up

Jennifer ever wanted— Jacob's

as that cold, distant, and detached person. But she was wrong, because apparently Jacob could love a woman so affectionately. He was tender and caring and he was willing to

willing

couldn't it be me?

all

don't forget to invite me to your wedding!" Jennifer said, trying to sound casual, "I'll see you soon." She left before she could do

her. He just kept acting

fake smile, said goodbye again

back

Jacob did it in

indeed awkward.

of silence, Jacob finally asked her, "Are we good

him to do anything for her at all. But Jacob just got used

tired," Emily said, lowering down her eyes, her long eyelashes casting shadows on her cheek.

I'm

on purpose. The whole water thing. I'm sorry," Emily admitted in a low voice.

too far. "Do you still want to sleep?" he asked, changing the subject. Emily shook her head. So Jacob help her sit on the bed and asked again, "What happened between