A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Jacob smiled at Emily. Then, he turned his head and kissed her hand.

Emily glared at him shyly. “You always take advantage of me.“ She withdrew her hand and ignored him.

Jacob smiled. “It's natural for me to take advantage of my wife.“

“You are so glib.“ After taking a look at the soup, Emily took a small spoon, scooped a little of the soup, and tasted it. She felt that it was a little light, so she reached out for the salt while answering Jacob's question. “I finished my work ahead of time, so I came home early. Well, aren't you home early too?“

It was only noon, and Jacob was already in their kitchen.

“That only means we think alike, don't you think?“ Jacob pointed at the necklace around his neck, the one designed by Emily.

At the sight of that, Emily smiled.

Seeing that Emily had returned to being energetic and happy like before, Jacob felt very contented. He reached out to touch her face and said, “Now you can get some good rest.“

Before the new product launch took place, Emily had stayed up late to work every day. Jacob had watched her grow weak and her skin turn sallow. He had felt sorry for her. But since he had known that she was doing something that meant a lot to her, he had had no choice but to support her all the way.

“Okay.“ Emily put her hand on Jacob's and nodded.

While the two were busy enjoying each other's company, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Emily and Jacob looked at each other. Then, Jacob went to open the door.

“Hello?“ a voice called from outside the door. It was Rita, who had been smiling brightly until Jacob opened the door. She froze for a moment. “Jacob...“ She had thought that Emily would be the one to answer the door.

Jacob smiled and nodded politely to her. Then, he stepped aside and let her in.

expression, walked

the door

ready, she turned

saw Emily, she immediately rushed to her happily and hugged her, almost yelling excitedly, “I heard about your success at the new product

heard about what Emily had done at the new product launch. She was very happy for

visit was really to celebrate with Emily in person.

proud of you!“ Rita was so excited that she wanted to jump up

best friend was so happy for her success, Emily was also

to each other, Jacob sneaked into the kitchen to cook the remaining dishes, leaving Emily and Rita some space and

disappeared. She put her hands on her hips

looked at Rita in

I not your best friend?“ Rita angrily questioned Emily and pretended to be jealous. “I know I'm not as important as your husband and your three little kids, but I'm your best friend! Don't you miss me at

and gently tapped her head. “Quit acting like a spoiled brat. Wait here.“ Then, she turned around and walked toward

this, Rita's eyes lit up. “I

and handed it to Rita. She rolled her eyes at Rita and said,

happily took the gift box and opened it. It was the necklace with petals that was designed by Emily. It was mainly pink. Rita liked it very much as soon as she saw it. Then, she happily hugged Emily and said, “Emily, you are so nice! I knew you wouldn't

are still taking a nap. Keep your voice down,“ Emily reminded Rita while patting her on the back.

she was still too happy about getting one of

to go shopping to celebrate.

return her to you later.“ Rita did not forget to ask for Jacob's permission.

with Rita, she could find time for herself to relax. She had been so tired at work over the past few days. She deserved the down time, so Jacob

They were about

for lunch,