A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily cared less about every other thing now. Nothing else mattered to her except for Jacob. Her mind was filled with worry for him. She shouted his name repeatedly, hoping to get his response. "Jacob! Jacob! Where are you? Please answer me! Jacob!" She shrieked and wildly looked around.

As much as she strained her ear to hear a response, she did not get any. She anxiously waited, but all that bounced back to her was an echo of her own voice.

This made no sense! Where was Jacob? Why wasn't he answering her call?

What was going on? Where was he? Fear slowly crept through as the realization that Sean must have fooled her hit her.

The thought that Jacob may be in danger made Emily agitated. She frantically searched every corner of the room, hoping to find Jacob.

Amidst her ruckus, she distinctly heard the sound of footsteps behind her. Someone was approaching her.

With a sigh of relief, Emily quickly turned around hoping to finally see Jacob. Before she could see his face, the man suddenly hugged her tightly. A strong whiff of alcohol enveloped Emily together with the man's arms. With a scrunched nose, she was positive this man was not her Jacob.

"You are not Jacob. Who are you?" Emily felt bothered.

She struggled to break free, but the man's grasp on her firmly held. He pressed Emily closer the more she fought him. Emily was alarmed by how tight this man was holding on to her.

"Of course, I'm not Jacob," the man murmured. Emily felt his breath on the top of her head. "How could I be him? I am your brother," he added.

Emily grunted out her frustration and squirmed to get away. She faced him and pointed her finger. "You're not drunk?" Emily asked, annoyed.

Sean focused his look on Emily. His eyes were in and out of focus, "No! I am definitely not drunk. I only had a few drinks and those are not enough to get me drunk. I wanted to see you and find out what you're doing here. So what are you looking for?" Sean swayed as he slurred his words out.

Exasperated, Emily threw her hands up and did not even bother to explain. She knew that would be useless given Sean's situation. She fixed her steady gaze at him and coldly asked, "Where is Jacob? Where did you hide him? And what did you do to him?"

"Well, he left. He left on his own." Sean answered slowly and nonchalantly. "I did nothing to harm him. I just did as you asked and helped him bring back his old memories. I did what you asked me to do."

"I don't believe you! Jacob would never leave without telling me. Whether he has already regained his memory or not, he will not do that to me," Emily shouted in disbelief.

silly girl! Do you really think I would hide him? Why don't you trust me?"

loosened his grip on Emily and shrugged. "Whatever. I know you don't believe me. Okay, then. Go ahead and look for him. I

pretending now. I know you're hiding him. I will never

do you realize how cruel you are to me? I knew you would say that, but it makes me sad to actually hear it

bit her lips and gazed at Sean silently. She could tell from Sean's expression that he didn't care about her warning at all. She decided to change her way of talking as it was no use to force him to tell the truth. "Sean, please. I beg you to release him and send him back to me. You

my word. I didn't do anything to Jacob. I have helped him regain his memory. Why don't you

murmured as she turned her face away to avoid his

said and took back his hand.

do you mean he left? Where did he go?" Emily exclaimed.

country," Sean replied slowly. He turned away

got to be kidding me! I don't believe

He would never just leave her and their daughter behind

would never do

I am. You think so badly of me," Sean coughed and took his phone from his pocket. "But luckily, I kept the the evidence for myself. Here is the video of Jacob. It

her eyes on the phone screen. She saw Jacob's

my memory. Thank you, Mr. Lu, for your treatment. But I am ready to leave and go back to Z country,"

video was

what she saw. She was quite sure it was Jacob, she knew that face. It was also his voice, she

what happened to Jacob. What was he thinking? Why would

You must have arranged

and said, "What can I do to make you believe it? I swear

After taking a long breath, she

days ago,"

didn't you tell me then?"

you to know,"

down, "Why won't you tell me the truth? Why are you lying to me? I don't believe every word you're saying.

patiently, "I'm not lying to you, Emily. You have seen the video. You know Jacob well. Do you really think he will be forced to do