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

Jacob smiled and said, "Why are you thanking me? That time, didn't you do the same for me?"

Matilda heard those words, and her face blushed even more.

She whispered helplessly, "It's all in the past... You shouldn't be constantly talking about it..."

"Impossible!"

Jacob said emotionally, "I will never forget what happened that day, even till the day I die. After so many years, I have been wanting to tell you. It's just that I didn't get the chance. Now, a good opportunity has arisen, and yet you still want to stop me from saying..."

Matilda said helplessly, "I didn't stop you from saying i t... I just... I just..."

Matilda didn't know how to continue the topic. So, she sighed and said, "Hey, I was just thinking... If you come here after such a late hour, wouldn't Elaine be very upset if she finds out? Why don't you go home now? Let's not make Elaine unhappy." 2

The moment Jacob heard her mentioning Elaine's name, he snorted coldly. "Matilda, don't mention that old hag in front of me. If it weren't for her, do you

would be like this? We would have gotten married and have

are

blame her!" Jacob said in annoyance, "Over these years, whenever I think

finished his sentence, Jacob waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's not mention her name anymore. It's too depressing to

rest in bed. You should head home too if you have issues you need to attend to at home. Go

Matilda couldn't wait to send him home even after

somewhat hurt

want to talk to me but because she is afraid of that b*tch, Elaine! Elaine

not going anywhere! So what about Elaine?! I am usually too lazy to even bother with her anyway. In my heart, she is not as important

know how to reply

and hurriedly said, "It's been

the thermometer carefully and handed it over

and he was a little relieved as he said, "It is thirty-nine degrees Celsius now. You measured it to be at thirty-nine point two

Matilda nodded.