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.

stiff expression,

closed the door behind them.

that Rita?“ Emily was busy in the kitchen. After the soup was ready, she turned the gas off. Hearing Rita's

her, almost yelling excitedly, “I heard about

new product launch. She was very happy for her and her recent design success.

to celebrate with

so excited that she wanted to jump

friend was so happy for

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

face suddenly disappeared. She put her hands on her hips and looked

Emily looked at Rita in confusion.

a gift? Am 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

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

sight of this, Rita's eyes lit up. “I love you so much, Emily!“ she

it to Rita. She rolled her eyes

liked it very much as soon as she saw it. Then, she happily hugged Emily and said,

three little kids are still taking a nap. Keep your voice down,“ Emily reminded Rita

Rita did not mind Emily's reminder because she was still too happy about

lunch, Rita invited Emily to go shopping

for some time. I'll return her to you later.“

time for herself to relax. She had

took Emily's hand. They were about to

Beryl and Bowen, who had just woken up for lunch, were unhappy to see their mother being taken