Chapter 22

Emily POV

To say I wasn’t expecting Jacob’s proposition is an understatement. But then again, he’s full of surprises. I was completely floored.

He sees the look of astonishment on my face while he patiently waits for an answer.

“What about my place? I have six months left on my lease,” I say, still trying to process what he’s said.

“No offense, but your place is a dump. I don’t know how you managed to stay there for so long without catching the bubonic plague. And after what happened there, do you really feel safe going back?” he asks, concerned.

To be honest with him, I had never really thought that far. In normal circumstances, I wouldn’t be given a choice, and I’d be forced to go back. That’s the difference between people who have money and those who don’t.

But I have the feeling Jacob is aware of his privilege, so I don’t broach the subject with him.

“I don’t know. It’s a big adjustment. All my things are there,” I say, trying to think of all the reasons why I shouldn’t accept his