Chapter 58

Jacob's voice is calm now. There is no trace of anger unlike before.

"C-Can we talk?" he asked. His voice is soothing and almost pleading.

I froze in my seat. My mind was so confused and the only thing I could hear was the strong beating of my heart.

"Lauren.." Jacob called me again. And based on his voice, he was already behind me and was just waiting for me to turn to him.

My forehead started to sweat. I'm not afraid of Jacob but why do I feel this way? Is it because I was so hurt because of what he said this morning? I was startled when someone tapped me on the shoulder. When I looked up, I caught aunt Divina looking at me. She didn't speak. Instead, she gave me a reassuring smile and after that, she went inside the house.

Jacob and I were left here outside feeling each other out. I clenched my fists tightly then took a deep breath. I stood up from my seat and slowly faced Jacob. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw his appearance. His clothes were tangled. His hair was a mes