Chapter 1016 Jacob’s Aggressive Questioning (1/2)

”Oh Emily, I have wonderful plans for tonight! How about...” Ray said excitedly as the two of them walked toward the exit.

He felt that it was both his duty and honor to arrange a splendid night for Emily. After all, this wouldn't have happened if everything had been on track. But before he could even finish talking, Emily stepped away from him. Puzzled, Ray hastily followed her and called out her name. ”Emily?”

Emily halted abruptly with her eyes fixed somewhere. She felt like everything in front of her eyes was spinning. She had to shut her eyes and gasp for air, clenching her hands so tightly that her fingernails dug into her palms. A sharp pain pierced her heart.

The things people expected the least always came in shocking ways, sometimes clubbed with other miseries.

Emily saw Jacob and Michelle across the road, which only multiplied the pain she was feeling. At first, she had only spotted Jacob.

She'd been delighted until she saw Michelle. Michelle was leaning on him, clutching his arm, while he whispered something in her ear. Their beautiful faces and spectacular outfits had attracted not just Emily's attention but also the attention of the passers-by. She wondered if people thought that they were the perfect couple. Her eyes welled up at the thought.

She took a deep breath through her shuddering lips and opened her eyes. They still stood there, looking warm and intimate under the street light. Emily's heart bled as her eyes remained fixed on Jacob's smiling face. This was the way he used to look at her.

She was familiar with each and every shift in his expression, so much so that she could draw it with her eyes closed. But the good times had passed, and circumstances had torn them apart. It was no longer her who stood beside him. Another woman had taken her position, both by his side and in his heart.

It looked like Jacob had just cracked a joke. Michelle's hand covered her smiling mouth. Her smile was so sincere and genuine that it reminded Emily of blossoming peach flowers in early spring mornings. This was what a woman in love looked like. Jacob continued whispering something in her ear. Thrilled with joy, Michelle slapped her hand softly on his chest. Jacob, too, let out a loud laugh, enjoying her company very much, or so it appeared from the distance. Emily's eyes stung at the sight, and she wished she was blind. She wanted to walk away, but found herself paralyzed with disbelief and sadness.

”What an asshole!” exclaimed Ray, his eyes burning with righteous indignation.

He had seen where Emily's gaze was fixed. Everything seemed to freeze in an instant, except the whooshing, chilly breeze. Ray could hear a piercing sound in his ears. He gritted his teeth, already starting to head toward the two of them across the road.

”This man needs a tight punch!” he spoke through his teeth in a grumpy voice.