My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 110 Peace Amidst Chaos

Evelyn

"I'm sorry for leaving you alone," Jacob sighed, tenderly cupping my face and pressing a gentle kiss on my forehead. His voice quivered with guilt. "I had no idea they'd pull such a stunt. If I'd known, I'd never have left you here. I'm so fucking sorry..."

"It's okay, Jacob. It wasn't your fault," I sniffled, holding him tighter. Despite the chaos, being in his embrace brought a sense of safety and solace that I desperately needed. It didn't matter what had happened, I was with him now, that's all I needed.

"You must have been terrified, baby," he murmured, his fingers running through my hair as I buried my face into his neck. "I promise this won't happen again. They'll pay for what they did today. I won't let them have the chance to do it again."

"I'm sorry I couldn't stop them. They destroyed everything..."

"Stop, please," Jacob lifted my chin gently, his eyes meeting mine. "Do you think that matters to me, Evie? You have nothing to apologize for. Those things they ruined mean nothing compared to you. You're what matters. And hurting you..." His voice hardened, jaw clenching in anger at the thought. "They laid their hands on my world, and I swear to god, I won't let them get away with it. I will break their fucking hands."

"No, please don't do anything like that. They might hurt you too..." Tears flowed as memories and their words flooded back into my mind. "I can't see you get hurt. Please, don't do anything..."

"Shh... it's alright," he murmured, "No one will hurt me, I promise. Please, calm down, baby."

"No. They said they will hurt you."

"Evelyn, they've been pulling these senseless stunts for years. They've threatened me for years, it's their way to extort money from me. This is their go-to when they're strapped for cash. It's nothing new," he sighed, a hint of defeat slipping into his tone. "They can't hurt me because if they could, they would've done it already. Their attempt was merely to scare you. Don't take their words seriously trust me, they're cowards. They're just hungry for money."

"They're your uncles, right? Why do they do this to you?"

"Because they're greedy, despicable assholes," he chuckled bitterly. "They feel entitled because I ended up being adopted into a wealthy family after my father's death. But you know the irony? In reality, they couldn't care less about my dad. They'd have sold him off if it meant a quick buck. They're cheap and greedy. That's all they are they aren't my uncles. I refuse to consider them family because they don't deserve that title," his voice lowered with a mix of anger and sorrow.

these years of

scenes they'd create at my office. It was stressful just thinking about it. So, whenever they called, I'd just send the money," Jacob

you let them trample all over you, Jacob? You don't deserve this torment, these threats, this mistreatment. When will you understand your worth? To me, you're worth more than everything in the world combined," I confessed, pressing my forehead against his,

done to have you in my life." He lifted me up, heading toward the bedroom-the only place his uncles hadn't ransacked. It seemed they had run out of time, their rampage executed so swiftly that

settled me on the edge of

forgotten about your wound, but I haven't," he replied, retrieving the first aid kit

slightly as he soaked a

leave the wound open like this," his

in my eyes. I knew it was inevitable,

hair as he tucked a strand behind

choice,

He tenderly lifted my leg, handling it with

stinging sensation pierced through, and I squeezed my

soothing coolness replaced the burning sensation as Jacob

it was over soon. Jacob carefully dressed my

relief, feeling my tense shoulders

goodness..." I

and sliding his hand around my waist, effortlessly

still my

as he settled me down, my head resting on his bicep. I snuggled closer, seeking comfort in his warmth, finding peace-this, this was

not going to argue with you now," I murmured, wrapping my arms around him, wanting to be as close as possible,

he chuckled,

entire apartment. Where do you want to stay in the meantime? I have other apartments, but we could also stay at our