Chapter 441 Why Not You, Jacob (2/2)

was in deep thought when his phone rang. He quickly grabbed it from his pocket and answered, ”Yes, this is Sam. I see…”

His face changed as he listened to a person talking on the other end.

Emily was bothered when she noticed the sudden change of his expression. She asked after he hung up, ”What was that? Did anything happen?”

Sam tried to appear as usual as possible and hid his emotion. He should not have answered the phone while he was around with Emily.

”Nothing of importance, Mrs. Gu. Have a good rest.”

Sam respectfully bowed his head and turned away hoping to flee as he finished his words, but Emily raised her voice to stop him, ”Stop right there!”

Sam suddenly froze, and stammered, ”Mrs Gu, I…”

”Turn around! Don't leave yet, look at me.” Emily might be weak in her present state, but she could still be commanding and full of power.

Sam knew even Jacob couldn't always handle Emily, so he conceded and turned slowly to face her but didn't have the nerve to look her in the eyes.

Emily looked at him and observed him for a while. She seemed to discern something was up. She commanded, ”Look at me! Tell me what happened. Don't lie to me.”

Sam's mind was blank as he tried hard to come up with a good and convincing answer.

Then she saw his downcast eyes and sadness was written all over his face. Emily stopped and panic enveloped her whole being.

Her lips trembled and muttered under her breath, ”Was it about Jacob?”