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

courage to say goodbye to me physically. I think he's afraid that he wouldn't have the courage to leave in my presence,

a frown on his face. But he didn't say a word

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

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

worry about it all the time. He also didn't want Jacob to feel uncomfortable with his presence.

his fate.

sooner. 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

all my fault. I didn't intend to cause you pain. Wait for me. I'm on my way there. I want to see

to the conversation, she was able

trip was more like a farewell. She perfectly understood what this meant. It meant that James wouldn't be in Jacob's life

him outside. For a matter like this, she had to be by his side. She knew that saying goodbye to James would be hard for him. Jacob might act like he would

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

would go a long way. At least,

he chose to leave now was because he didn't want to say goodbye to Jacob. He wasn't sure if he could

it. It's already too late. I would have gone before you get to the airport," James said in a low voice. He was trying so hard not to cry. But a tear

his own. How could James not cry when he was

that excuse because he just wanted to leave

still 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.

James. He had never spoken harshly to him in the past. This was the first. But today, if he didn't speak in a firm tone, James would leave without seeing him.

Sara stared at him, she couldn't recognize him. He felt very strange unlike his usual self. This Jacob

was clear that he was mad at him. Even from the way he

was filled with regrets. He was beating up himself about something. Because Sara had spent many years with

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

want to leave quietly. I don't want to complicate matters by seeing Jacob. The

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 this pain with him. After all, Jacob wasn't there from

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

entered the car. Then he explained the situation briefly to Sara.

so angry with

He had 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. Sara disliked when Jacob wasn't transparent with her. She hated

that we wouldn't keep secrets