After they had eaten some hot pot, Jacob felt much better. His wounds were not the kind that were
visible, but he was confident that they would heal over time.
All his problems would be solved as time went by. He didn't know how long he would have to wait
before seeing James again, but he was certain he would always miss him.
Jacob would miss him regardless of the circumstance. However, James turning out to be his father was
certainly an added factor.
He would never openly admit that James was his father. However, deep down, he felt guilty towards
James.
James left because Jacob didn't want to admit that he was James' son. Jacob knew this better than
anyone else.
It would be too unethical for him to admit their true relationship, and he also didn't want to admit that he
somewhat blamed James for everything.
When Jacob had to make a choice, he decided against revealing their true relationship. He barely even
hesitated with his decision. Perhaps it was the best thing for him to do. However, that didn't stop the
guilt from creeping up on him.
It was the very guilt that prevented him from telling Sara the truth. He didn't want her to worry about
him, but he was also afraid she would question his choice.
It was already late when they had finished eating. They walked to the door of the restaurant. Time was
such a strange thing. Even though he felt so much pain, he knew that he would get through it if enough
time had passed.
The day had gone by quickly. Jacob opened the door, and Sara got in the car.
They headed home, and Jacob could not wait to sink into his bed and get some rest.
"I don't think I should eat so much food next time," Sara said, twisting her fingers. She looked rather
distressed.
"Really? Why?" Jacob was confused. 'Does she think I can no longer afford to take her out because I
resigned as the company's CEO?'
"Because soon, my metabolism will slow down drastically. If that happens and I still eat too much, I will
gain a lot of weight. I can already hear people calling me 'Dama', which is the name they give to
middle-aged women!"
Sara covered her face with her hand. She knew eating so much would eventually take a toll on her
body. Sara pinched her belly. It appeared flat, but she could feel a little bit of fat underneath it.
Although it wasn't excess fat, Sara still wanted to lose it.
"Why? Has your body fat caused you any trouble?" Jacob wanted to laugh, but he made sure to keep a
stoic demeanor.
He knew how serious Sara was about this sort of thing. If he laughed now, Sara would surely get angry
at him.
There were two things that women cared about the most: their skin and their figure. Some women were
particularly careful with maintaining their figures, even going through great lengths to ensure that they
would never gain weight.
"Well, then, I will work out with you when I have time. That way, you wouldn't need to put yourself on a
diet. You'll still be able to eat whatever you want." Jacob smiled at her.
Sara nodded seriously. Jacob's smile widened as he saw Sara's expression. It was as if she had said
something funny.
"Are you feeling better now Jacob?" Sara was leaning against the headrest of the car seat, and she
looked happy, tired, and contented.
However, Jacob knew that she secretly worried about him.
But, her words made him feel warm inside.
Sara blinked playfully. Nobody said life would be easy to go through. They would have to keep leaping
over one hurdle after another. As soon as they overcame this difficulty, it was certain that they would be
faced with another. However, as long as they did not give up, they would be able to make it to the end.
Unfortunately, some people tend to lose sight of the end goal once they reach the halfway mark of their
journey.
With a nervous look on her face, Sara looked out of the car window. The night was dark, but little neon
lights lit up the road. The colors danced in Sara's eyes.
'How strange, ' she thought. 'Inside this car is one world, while outside of it is another.' Jacob looked at
Sara from the corner of his eyes.
He felt sorry for what had happened that day. Because she hadn't known about Jacob and James' true
relationship before that day, she became so shocked that she felt like her eyes were about to pop out
of her head.
Even though James had left, thinking about this offered Jacob a little bit of relief. He needed to make
sure he was strong enough to handle anything the future threw at him. If he wasn't strong enough, he
believed he wouldn't be able to properly care for Sara.
The next morning, Jacob was awoken by the scent of Sara cooking breakfast. He sleepily walked out of
their room and looked downstairs.
"Sara, why did you get up so early? Aren't you tired?" Jacob stood by the stairs on the second floor,
and he leaned comfortably against the railing.
"I know that you will be going to the company today. That's why I decided to get up early and make you
some breakfast. Don't worry, it's not a big deal," Sara said to Jacob, smiling. She laid out some plates
on the table and brought the food over.
Jacob nodded with satisfaction. He quickly headed downstairs.
As he ran down, his slender legs drew a beautiful arc in the air. He rushed to the dining area, his feet
pattering with excitement.
Sara listened and carefully counted the footsteps Jacob made, anticipating his arrival.
Suddenly, she heard a loud, resounding bang. It turned out that Jacob had jumped down the last two
steps to get down to the dining area more quickly. Sara stared at him speechlessly.
'The older he gets, the more he turns into a child, ' Sara thought. Although it was true, Jacob would
never admit it.
Jacob walked over to the dining table and hugged Sara from behind.
"Thank you, honey," Jacob whispered in Sara's ear.
Three simple words rendered Sara speechless for a moment. She felt a bolt of electricity run down her
spine.
"It's alright. That's my job," Sara said shyly. She felt slightly embarrassed, and she didn't want to argue
with Jacob.
With a smile, Jacob let go of Sara and sat down at the table contentedly.
"Starting today, I'm back at square one." Jacob sighed, and he looked like he was full of emotion. He
tried to find something to talk to Sara about. Sara, on the other hand, nodded and listened to him.
"Where will you relocate Winnie when you sell the villa?" Sara frowned. Winnie had been working for
the Shi clan for most of her life. Jacob needed to make sure that her future was secure.
"Don't worry. I will bring Winnie here. The cooks will also come with her. After all, Winnie is already old,
and she probably can't cook anymore."
Jacob looked at the spread before him and squinted slightly. He picked up a piece of sushi and began
to eat.
Sara nodded. "That's good. I just worry about Winnie. Winnie has had an unfortunate life. She has
been alone for such a long time. Being in such a position takes a lot of courage."
Jacob didn't contradict what Sara had said. She was right. Winnie did not have much luck in her life. It
was terrible for a woman to not have a husband who would accompany her and care for her for the rest
of her life.
However, it was Winnie's decision. She was willing to sacrifice having a husband. No matter what
others said or did, her decision could not be swayed.
After all, she was already used to being by herself.
A man would only be at his prime once. It was like how one day only has one morning.
After breakfast, Jacob got ready to leave. He then stood at the door and bid Sara goodbye. It was time
for him to go to the company and deal with his resignation.
Jacob was also planning to look for his assistant, Cindy. Jacob was feeling nostalgic. He wanted Cindy
to accompany him to Carlos' company and work with him there. He hoped she would
agree.
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