The family could have lived happily forever, if it were not for Jacob's mistakes. Assuming he handled all
the garbage that Alice brought, they wouldn't be in this mess.
Jacob's heart was filled with regrets. After he pondered about all he should have done, he looked at
Sara with sincerity in his eyes.
"Honey, please don't make fun of me. Let's discuss this as a couple. How can you forgive me? What
should I do?" Jacob looked a little serious. Indeed, he really wanted Sara to forgive him. If they didn't
have a child, they wouldn't be a complete couple. Children were bundles of joy that held families
together.
It is a known fact that some couples liked living together without children. People were gradually
embracing DINK- Dual Income and No Kids. However, Jacob felt that a child would be the fruit of their
love. If there was no child, then no one would witness their love.
Moreover, the child would be a duplicate of them. The child would carry on their legacy. Jacob desired
that someone watched them as they grew old together. There were many things that only a child was
capable of witnessing and remembering.
His facial expression showed that he was troubled. This was because it didn't seem like Sara was
joking. Jacob's heart was pounding because of the tension he felt.
He was also worried that things might not get better for him. The future looked bleak and miserable.
This made his heart sink to his stomach.
Seeing that Jacob lowered his head, Sara felt pity for him. She didn't like to see him so unhappy.
"Well, it depends on your performance in the future. Your actions from now on would determine my
decision." Sara sighed helplessly, as if she was convinced. She was ready to believe in his words.
Since Jacob said that she was the only woman he wanted, she had become reassured. His confession
made her stronger.
Unlike before, Sara was now confident that she wasn't just wasting her time. She no longer worried
herself with doubts that she would lose again after all the drama ended.
Regardless of the number of misunderstandings they had and problems that seemed to spring up
frequently, Sara chose to believe Jacob. She trusted him so much that she saw these obstacles as
tests on their love.
Immediately he heard what she said, Jacob lifted his head to look at her. His eyes were beaming with
delight. And a charming smile stretched from the corners of his mouth to his whole face.
"Is everything really okay with Uncle James?" As she asked that question, Jacob's forehead creased a
little. Sara also noticed that he was no longer smiling like before. This told her that all wasn't well.
Jacob kept mute for a few seconds. He was thinking about how best to answer this question. Then he
said, "I guess he's good. Everything would be fine."
"Okay." Leaning back on the sofa, Sara rested her head on Jacob's. They remained like that for a few
minutes. At that instance, they felt peace even though they still had problems that were unsettled.
"How about you wash the dishes?" Sara said suddenly and she gave him an enchanting smile.
"Well..." Jacob looked embarrassed. But as he looked at Sara, he couldn't help it. Her dazzling smile
compelled him to agree. "Okay."
Sara tried to hold back her laughter. Jacob's facial expression was adorable and funny at the same
time. Indeed, what didn't defeat them would only make their relationship stronger.
Jacob stretched out his hand and caressed Sara's smooth face. Then he said in a pitiful tone, "Could I
do the dishes after a nap? I'm a little tired."
Looking at him, Sara said yes. She knew that he was tired from all the running around he was doing
lately.
As they sat there, the two of them talked about how the past few days had been. Sara also spoke
about how her father was fairing. Jacob knew a lot about the happenings in Sara's household. This was
because he cared about her. And he was interested to know more about her.
During the discussion, Jacob mentioned that he was contemplating the sale of his old villa. Sara kicked
against it vehemently.
The villa was where they had lived when they were still married. Although they weren't in love with
each other then, it held all their memories as a married couple. Sara felt that it was very significant to
their love story. Because of this, she didn't want him to sell it.
"Is that necessary?" Sara gave him a questioning look. Her eyes showed that she wasn't happy with
what he had just said.
Jacob caressed her face gently. He was trying to calm her down. Then he said, "Sara, I know you don't
want me to sell it. I understand that it holds the memories of the four years of our marriage. But I don't
have the right to use the villa anymore. Besides, it's too far from your company. I want to live with you."
Jacob decided not to explain the reason for his decision. Actually, he wasn't the one who purchased
the villa himself. His late father, Michael had bought it for him.
At the time when Jacob wasn't financially stable and unserious, his old man had made sure he didn't
lack anything.
Now, Jacob couldn't afford to be unprincipled anymore. This was probably a kind of redemption. He
was trying to make amends.
If his father could see all the efforts he was making now, then he would forgive him. Jacob was sure of
that.
"Well, if you want to sell it, then sell it. I don't even want it anymore. Besides, that troublesome woman
called Alice also lived there before."
Sara pouted her lips and continued, "A famous writer named Sanmao once said, 'If what you give to
me is the same as what you give to others, then I don't want it.' This is the same way I feel, Jacob. I
don't want something that Alice also used."
Jacob kept caressing her face. This was to comfort her because of the way she was feeling.
Lately, whenever Jacob looked at her, his eyes were filled with unsaid affection. He was completely
mesmerized by her being. He also felt that he was deeply obsessed with her.
"I know. That's why I bought a new villa, didn't I?" Jacob didn't dare to speak in a loud tone. He was
afraid that if he spoke loudly, Sara would begin to worry. He didn't want her to stress herself in any way.
Because of this, he spoke softly. He also had a charming expression on his face. Jacob had no idea
how cute he looked at that moment.
Sara sat up and drew closer to him. At that moment, their position was intimate and their bodies were
almost glued together.
Jacob stared speechlessly at Sara with affection in his eyes. The smile on his face didn't disappear. In
fact, it was more enchanting.
"I don't think Alice would be willing to let it go. Although I don't know much about her, she seems to be
a very strong-willed woman. I feel that this matter isn't so simple to be resolved with ease."
Sara's heart was filled with worries. Sometimes, she just wanted to shut herself from all the drama
which involved Jacob and Alice. She was already fed up with the troubles.
Frowning, Jacob lowered his head and whispered in Sara's ear, "Don't worry, Sara. We'll face these
problems together. We are stronger as a team, and will surely overcome all these. I didn't know how to
express myself before. But from now on, I want you to trust me. I'll prove myself to you."
Jacob wrapped his arms around Sara's waist. The position of their bodies was more sensual. It
seemed like they were snuggling up to each other.
Sara blushed as he did that. Her whole body was melting into his. But she didn't utter a word for a long
time.
Jacob continued to whisper into her ear. As his breath touched Sara's ear, she felt a sexual urge.
Sara was too shy to speak. She just kept nodding her head to whatever he said.
Of course, Jacob noticed that Sara wasn't behaving like her usual self. He knew that this was because
he was whispering affectionately into her ear. Jacob was happy that she was caught in his ambiance.
So, he continued to murmur.
Alarmed, Sara quickly distanced herself from him. She was afraid that she would be more aroused.
And things would move to another level.
"All right. You have rested enough. Go and wash the dishes. I know your plan," Sara stammered as she
tried to avoid his eyes. She didn't want him to see that she was aroused.
Jacob leaned forward and said in a charming voice, "Honey, what's wrong? Your cheeks look red. Are
you sick?"
At that question, Sara's heart skipped a bit. She was obviously flustered by his words. She also wanted
to scold him for teasing her. 'My goodness! How could there be such a shameless person in this world?
He's so shameless, ' Sara thought.
"You are very sneaky. Shame on you!" Immediately Sara finished cursing at him, she tried to get up
from the sofa. But Jacob dragged her back. And she collapsed right next to him.
"Darling, what are you so afraid of?" Jacob grinned devilishly. He looked like those bad guys in TV
series who seduced ladies with their charm.
Taking a deep breath, Sara queried, "Jacob, you agreed to wash the dishes. Why are you still here?
Don't you think you should do that now?"
Hearing the tone of her voice, Jacob realized that she was about to get angry. He was afraid that she
would get mad at him. This was because he hadn't joined the company yet.
If Sara got angry with him, he might not be able to work at Carlos' company.
Besides, Carlos didn't like him at all. Jacob was still trying to get into his good books. The only reason
Carlos was willing to accept him was just because of Sara. His acceptance didn't mean he was pleased
with Jacob.
Suddenly, Jacob stood up and walked to the kitchen.
While on his way, he turned occasionally to look at Sara. He wanted to know if she felt any pity for him.
However, Sara didn't look back. So, he couldn't see her facial expression.
Meanwhile, Sara was trying her best to hold her laughter. She didn't want to laugh until Jacob was no
longer there. This was because she didn't want to hurt his feelings any further.
When Sara thought that he was no longer within ear-shot, she burst out laughing. Just then, Jacob
looked into the living room.
He caught her laughing at him. Suddenly, he felt a slight pain in his heart. Sara's face became serious
immediately she saw that Jacob was looking at her. The embarrassment on her face was very obvious.
She was caught red-handed!
Jacob was pained. But he didn't utter a word. He just went to the kitchen to do the chore.
Although he ate from kitchen every day, he wasn't familiar with kitchen utensils. In fact, Jacob knew
nothing about how the kitchen was run.
Even though Jacob had never seen anyone wash dishes before, he could guess how it was done.
After washing all things, Jacob wiped his hands with a kitchen napkin. Then he clapped his hands
gingerly and walked back to the living room. He was feeling as if he had just achieved a huge feat.
When he entered the living room, he saw that Sara was lying on the sofa. She was fast asleep.
The recent news must have drained her energy. She was passing through a lot lately.
As he thought of this, Jacob squatted beside the sofa. He stared affectionately at Sara's face as she
slept.
Her perfectly shaped eyebrows were arched slightly. And her pink and plump lips were in a pout. She
appeared to be worrying even in her sleep.
Seeing this, Jacob couldn't restrain himself from reaching out and stroking her eyebrows. With this,
Sara moved her eyelashes slightly. She was about to open her eyes. Jacob immediately covered her
mouth with his. He kissed her slowly and passionately.
Jacob's self-control was already in shambles. He couldn't control his feelings when he was with Sara.
He loved her too much. His body also yearned for hers.
If Jacob was sick, Sara was the best medicine that could heal him. At least mentally, before he took the
real drugs.
Jacob continued to kiss her slowly. It is said that the corners of a woman's mouth are sweet. He finally
understood what that meant. He was experiencing it now. The taste of Sara's lips was driving him
crazy!
Moreover, kissing was very addictive. Because of this, Jacob was still unwilling to admit that he couldn't
live without Sara.
During lonely nights, Sara was the only thing Jacob could think of. He just couldn't get her out of his
head. As he struggled to sleep, he would think about Sara's smile, the shape of her body. And the way
her lips felt against his.
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