The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Matilda replied, "I just measured it. It was thirty-nine point two degrees Celsius. I already ate the fever medicine, but it seems like it hasn't taken effect yet."

Once Jacob heard the temperature, he felt as though his heart was being torn out. He proactively bent down and pressed his forehead against Matilda's forehead. After feeling it for a moment, he blurted out," Your forehead is indeed terribly hot. Why don't you go sit down on the sofa first, and I'll get you a wet towel." 4

Matilda said in embarrassment, "I'm so sorry to trouble you, Jacob..."

Jacob said solemnly, "Why are you being so polite with me? Do you remember the time during university, when I was in my dormitory and had a fever which made me unable to attend class? You took the initiative to skip class and went over the wall to the boys' dormitory and took care of me for the entire day."

When Matilda heard this, her expression immediately became extremely shy.

The past that Jacob had mentioned, naturally, she remembered it in her heart.

Because at that time, it was far more than just Jacob

falling ill and getting a fever.

been in love, but university students at that time were relatively simple. So, they had only held hands occasionally or given each other a gentle hug by the riverside

there was

seriously ill, Matilda had been genuinely worried. So, she had snuck into the boys' dormitory and taken

male dormitory. They were lovers in love, and suddenly, they were presented with such a good opportunity to be alone. Moreover, Matilda was there to take care of Jacob. Naturally, the two of them could not avoid some close

atmosphere was heated

two were alone for a few hours in that situation which made both their hearts raced. Jacob's body temperature had fallen gradually, but

back his emotions at all. He had taken advantage of that excellent opportunity to take

deep down, she was completely

much to show for and loved to brag about his ability, he was someone who was outwardly mild,

the sudden mention of the past in such a serious manner just seemed as though he was deliberately trying to set the mood towards

thing was to recreate the atmosphere of the time when they were back in the boys' dormitory and make that atmosphere appear in this villa. That would be beneficial for him.

said that, Matilda's pale complexion suddenly turned