Chapter 386 Let Her Spread Her Wings to Fly (2/2)

Two hours later, the fireworks were burnt out leaving only the dark starry night sky. The loud sound of the fireworks was replaced by the calming sound of the waves hitting the

ght.” In the end, Jacob was upset that he didn't get the answer he wanted, but he couldn't let Emily see his sadness, so he kept it all to himself that night.

'She must have a good reason,” he comforted himself.

Though he couldn't understand where he stood in Emily's life, he would do anything to keep her whatever the cost would be.

Emily was like a butterfly. She belonged to no one. She needed to spread her wings and fly freely. If she ever came back, she would surely stay.

Jacob could only wish that Emily would come back and chose to stay with him.

As the night grew deeper, Emily and Jacob eventually fell asleep.

On the next morning when Beryl woke up, she realized that she was sleeping between her parents. Her heart was filled with overflowing joy as if she was surrounded by strawberry cakes.

Emily felt something move beside her. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Jacob's handsome face.

”Are you awake? My lazy little cat.” When he smiled, Emily's heart skipped a beat. She felt as if she was surrounded by a divine glow.

Emily suddenly remembered that she almost shared the same bed with Jacob. Good thing that Beryl was in between them so nothing unwanted could have happened.

Beryl sat up the bed and asked Emily, ”Mommy, did you sleep well last night?”

Emily froze upon hearing that question. She didn't know what to say so all she could mutter was, ”Yes, darling. I did.” Emily seriously thought that she wouldn't be able to sleep well last night after Jacob tried to piss her off. On the contrary, it was the best sleep she ever had—no nightmares, just sweet dreams.

”That's good,” Beryl said in a joyous tone. Beryl's eyes were as lovely as a crescent moon. She looked at Emily and asked, ”Can we sleep like this every evening, Mommy?”