My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Walls Crumbling

Evelyn

I stood before the door, my hand hovering, hesitant to knock. I knew Jacob was in a tough spot, regardless of whether he wanted me near him or not. The truth remained he didn't deserve to face it alone. He needed me.

Take a deep breath, Evelyn. You can do this.

With resolve, I raised my hand and rapped gently on the door, "Jacob?"

Seconds ticked by in silence, no response forthcoming. My concern reached its peak.

Another breath, another knock. "Jacob, do you want to talk?"

Still, the only reply was the echoing silence of the room.

"Can we please talk?" My voice trembled. I didn't even know the extent of what he was going through, but I couldn't fucking bear the thought of him suffering alone. I wanted to be there to offer comfort—I did not want to be absent when his tears would fall, I wanted to be the one to wipe them away and make sure they'd not fall again just like he had always done.

"Just open the door, Jacob," I pleaded softly, my forehead resting against the cool surface. "You don't have to face this alone. I'm here for you. Let me in."

Once again, silence enveloped the space, his response absent. I pressed my palms against the door, feeling lost for words, unsure of what else I could say to coax him out.

for you, Jacob. I understand it's not easy, but you don't have to

persisted, I began to

interrupt him when he was

to gather his thoughts and emotions. I didn't want to encroach upon his breathing space, to force him into a conversation he wasn't ready for. Even though I wanted to be there for him I respected his need for personal space. I was not willing to

can't do

wants to be alone,

exhaled softly, "You don't have to open the door now. I'll leave. Take your time. But please, remember, I'm always here

Just as I was about to turn and leave, the sound of the doorknob turning filled the air, and

eyes betraying the tears he had shed, his breaths coming heavy. Before I could utter a word, he

my knees finding purchase on either side of his lap. He buried his face into my chest,

My heart never fucking ached so

to the crown of his head. "It's alright. Everything

My poor Jacob...

held me tightly, his sniffles barely audible

His eyes, teary and red-nosed, reflected a vulnerability

to his lips. "Whatever you did, it was out of anger, a mistake, and mistakes happen. You don't need to punish

us

ploy to tarnish my image in the

what's happened. Whatever comes our way, we'll face it together.

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