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, walked into the house, and took off her

door behind

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

Rita saw Emily, she immediately rushed to her happily and hugged her, almost yelling

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

really to

you!“ Rita was so excited that

was so happy for her success,

to cook the remaining dishes, leaving Emily and Rita some space and privacy to chat.

put her hands on her hips and looked

wrong?“ Emily looked at Rita in confusion.

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

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

of this, Rita's eyes lit up. “I love you so

with a delicate gift box and handed it to Rita. She rolled her eyes at Rita and said,

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

a nap. Keep your voice down,“ Emily reminded Rita while patting

reminder because she was still too happy about getting one

lunch, Rita invited Emily to go

I'll return her to you later.“ Rita did not forget to ask

at Emily and thought that if she went shopping with Rita, she could find time for herself to relax. She had been so

Emily.“ Rita happily took Emily's hand. They were about

up for lunch, were unhappy to see their mother