Chapter 123 Privilege (2/2)

Tina stretched out her left leg. Her shoes were clean and spotless, withou

d to handle Jacob's temper tantrums.

Jacob curved his lips upwards, waiting for a reasonable explanation from her. When he laid his eyes on Emily, she was wearing pink and white pyjamas and her gorgeous hair was a complete mess. From her drowsy look, it was obvious that she had just gotten up from bed. Jacob did not like the pale look on Emily's face.

In an instant, Jacob's anger dissipated. ”Are you feeling unwell?” he asked.

”Yes, I have a little fever,” she nodded. ”Do you want to come inside?” she asked him.

Jacob walked in naturally as if he was entering his own house, and then closed the door behind him.

Emily suddenly remembered the deal she had made with Tina. She dreaded to think about what would happen if Tina had found out that Jacob came to visit her...

Emily's head was pounding. She wondered what the right thing for her to do was. However, it was too late for her to kick Jacob out. She did not want Jacob to suspect anything...

When Emily was lost in her thoughts, a warm big hand covered her forehead. Jacob was checking her temperature.

”It's a bit hot. Have you taken any medicine?” asked Jacob.

”Yes, I have,” assured Emily, in a low voice. The fragility of her voice scratched Jacob's heart.

Soon after, he pulled Emily to his embrace and took her to her bedroom where she wrapped her hands around his strong shoulders, without a conscious thought.

Emily rested her face to his chest. All she could hear was his heartbeat. It gave her comforts, as though he was her most powerful support.

Perhaps, the only way she could solve her problems was by telling him the truth...