After starting college, he took over his family's company. The company's performance increased several times in his hands. He was like a character from a novel—someone destined for greatness.
I lowered my head, trying to hide the loneliness in my bowl.
I smiled sweetly at him when I looked up again.
My attitude softened a bit. "Jacob, you should eat more too."
We sat on the couch and chatted after dinner.
Jacob hesitated momentarily before saying, "Mia, I'm sorry about last time."
"I forgot about your allergy and Catherine didn't mean to upset you."
"Let's just put it behind us, okay? We're all family anyway."
The words "family" dug a bloody wound in my heart. I tried to keep my expression steady. "Jacob, do you like her that much?"
I didn't know why I asked that. I just knew that when he answered.
I held my breath and looked at him expectantly. Part of me thought I was foolish, but another hoped he could see how much I cared.
I've poured my entire heart and soul into him.
Jacob paused for a moment. Then, his face lit up with pride. "Mia, you're too young to understand."