Ex-wife, Please Come Back

The journey was a long and tiring one. Jacob and Sara were already worn out. However, by the time Jacob parked at the gate of the villa, the tiredness was replaced with the joy of arriving their destination. Both of them heaved a sigh of relief. Jacob turned and looked at Sara. He saw that she was also delighted that they were finally home.

After getting out of the car, Jacob opened the door for her. And they walked into the magnificent villa.

The villa still smelled like a new house. Jacob couldn't fathom the reason. But the air was smelling like a mixture of paint and wood. It was as if no one was living there yet.

He frowned and pushed open the entrance door. "I think we would have to come here occasionally. The house smells like no one has lived here before. It feels really strange. Let's make it a habit of visiting here from time to time."

Sara nodded and leaned against him. Then they both entered the living room.

They both sat on the sofa and stretched their legs. Just then, Jacob's phone rang. When he looked at the caller, it was James. He arched his eyebrows as he stared at the buzzing phone.

For a few seconds, the phone kept ringing out loud. This made Sara confused and she stared at him with wide eyes. 'Why is Jacob not answering his phone? Did anything happen again?' she thought.

After hesitating for a few more seconds, Jacob reluctantly pressed the receive button. To be honest, Sara was shocked by his action. She had never seen him do that before. This made several thoughts flash through her mind.

As she stared at him, she noticed that Jacob's eyebrows were furrowed. And he slightly bent his lips downwards. He had a displeased look on his face. At the same time, his expression was complicated. Jacob looked as if he was enveloped in some kind of sadness. His eyes were not as bright as before.

Sara swallowed uneasily. The atmosphere suddenly felt tense. But she remained mute as he spoke on the phone.

Then it dawned on her that Jacob might be keeping something away from her. Unfortunately, Sara couldn't pinpoint what exactly it was. Even though she racked her brain, all she thought of was vague.

Jacob said calmly, "Uncle, what is the matter?"

Meanwhile, James sat on a bench at the noisy airport. He stared at the faces of the travelers as he tried to relax his nerves.

"Jacob, didn't I tell you that I would embark on a trip? Well, I am leaving today. I'm already at the airport and my flight leaves soon."

Hearing this, Jacob felt as if his heart was about to explode. 'No! How can things end this way?

He didn't even wait for me to show him love. I haven't even shown him filial piety. Even though I can't call him Dad, he deserves my respect and more. Why is he leaving now?' Jacob thought to himself.

Although James said that it was just a short trip, he still felt uneasy. Jacob's mind told him that he would be gone for a long time. It felt as if James would never return.

Jacob had a strong feeling. His instincts were never wrong. 'There was no tangible reason why he should leave now. Was there?

I don't

the courage to say goodbye to me physically. I think he's afraid that he wouldn't have

with a frown on his face. But he didn't say a word to persuade James to stay back. He didn't know how to express true feelings. Still,

told you this before. Since I would have to leave in the end, there's no point postponing my departure. I should leave now." James pretended to be calm. But he felt great pain in his heart. He didn't want to leave Jacob. All those years, he suffered watching his son call another person father. Now, he was going to say goodbye even though the

it was best to leave. He didn't want to force his love. As far as he

didn't want Jacob to feel uncomfortable with his presence. He was aware that the young man was going through

desired that Jacob called him father, he later accepted his fate. But

Because James knew that Jacob might not accept him soon, he decided to leave and not bother him. Besides, he was tired of living a pitiful life. All these years, he had been living in self-condemnation. He had tried to make amends with his service to people. James was done with

I want to see you before your flight leaves," Jacob said as he picked up his car keys. He immediately made

aside and listened to the conversation, she was able to

Jacob's face, she knew that this trip was more like a farewell. She perfectly understood what

be by his side. She knew that saying goodbye to James would be hard for him. Jacob might act like he

shared happiness. Now, it was time for them to share sadness.

couldn't do anything to salvage the situation, her presence would go a long way. At least, her shoulder was available for Jacob to

was because he didn't want to say goodbye to Jacob. He

gone before you get to the airport," James said in a low voice.

this life. There was nothing he could call his own. How could James not cry when he was about to lose the only thing that

It would be more painful if they met. James made that excuse because he just wanted to leave quietly. And Jacob knew that. Even though Jacob didn't know all that

treat me as family, don't board that plane. Wait for me. There's something I need to tell you. And I want to tell you in person. So, just wait for me. I would be there soon," Jacob said in a serious tone. His statement didn't sound like he was trying to persuade James. It sounded like

past. This was the first. But today, if he didn't speak in a firm tone, James would leave

very strange unlike his usual self. This Jacob had a serious look on

that instance, it was clear that he was mad at him. Even from the way he dashed out,

addition to the anger he felt, Jacob's heart was filled with regrets. He was beating up himself about something. Because Sara had spent many years with him, she knew him very well. In fact, she saw through him. She could tell all the emotions that he was

be quick. I don't want to miss my flight." Jacob was about to say something, but he heard a beep sound. James

ending the call, James burst into tears. He couldn't hold it any longer. 'I just want to leave quietly. I don't want to complicate matters by seeing Jacob.

James had one great regret. He was most apologetic for hurting his elder brother. And the second person he felt apologetic towards was Jacob. He knew that he wronged both of them because of his actions. At that moment, James regretted that the truth had come out. It was causing both of them hurt. He didn't like that Jacob was suffering

then, James had to face what he feared the most. He never expected that things

explained the situation briefly to Sara. Hearing the gist, she became anxious. Her mind

why is Jacob so angry with his departure? Did anything happen without

just told her that James was at the airport. He didn't tell her the reason

be hiding something from me.' This thought made her unhappy.

we wouldn't keep secrets from each other, ' she continued