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

we would be like this? We would have gotten married and have had two to

Certain things are fated, and Elaine is not to be blamed

Jacob said in annoyance, "Over these years, whenever I think of you, my

"Okay, let's not mention her name anymore. It's too depressing

"I guess I will slowly recover after taking a good rest in bed. You should head home too if you have issues you need to attend to at

him home even after he

somewhat hurt

me to go back is most probably not because she doesn't want to talk to me but because she is afraid of

won't leave! As long as you are not healed, I am not going anywhere! So what about Elaine?! I am usually too lazy to even bother with her anyway.

didn't know how to reply

at the time and hurriedly said, "It's been five minutes now,

out the thermometer carefully and handed it over

he said, "It is thirty-nine degrees Celsius

Matilda nodded.