A Call That Changed Her Entire Life novel Chapter 170

Thinking of this, Emily couldn't help but sneak a glance at Jacob. He must have been expecting that child too, but unfortunately it was just a false alarm.

"How may I help you? Is there anything you'd like to see, ma'am and sir?" A young salesgirl hurried to entertain Emily and Jacob warmly, seeing them well dressed.

Emily noticed that the salesgirls were new. She smiled politely and said,"Let me look around by myself first. If I need any help, I will let you know."

"Okay sure! I will just be here if you need anything." The salesgirl slightly bowed.

"Okay." Emily looked at the small shoes and hats. They were so cute! Holding up a pair, she turned and asked Jacob,"What do you think of these?"

Although she knew Jacob had sent Sam to take care of the baby supplies, she still wanted to buy something for Rita's baby herself.

"It's nice." Jacob's tone was serious this time.

Emily continued to look around, asking Jacob about his opinion from time to time. Every time, Jacob would reply and even make a comment.

But what she didn't notice was that Jacob's eyes did not fall upon the things that she was holding but stayed glued on her, and his eyes were too tender to be true.

The shop assistants were watching, and they were dying of the romantic thrill and heart melting scene unfolding in front of their eyes.

At last Emily decided on the baby things she wanted and Jacob paid the bill. They were about to walk out the maternity and baby shop, when they ran into someone most unexpected to be there.

"David!" Emily gasped.

"What are you two doing here?" He was just as surprised, sweeping his eyes from Emily then to Jacob. He looked around to make sure that he was in the right store, then rested his eyes on the couple in front of him. Judging from what they were carrying in their hands, it was apparent that they had bought a few baby things from that shop. His eyes narrowed with suspicion.

He was just passing by and saw this shop by chance. He knew Rita would not be there at this time, but he still couldn't help walking in.

And although he had had the best maternal and infant supplies purchased, they were bought by other people. As the father of the child, he wanted to buy a few things that he chose himself. When he eventually got to see his child, they could be of use.

But he had never thought that he would run into Jacob and Emily here. They had no children and were not pregnant. What was their business buying maternal and infant things?

'Could it be possible that...'

An idea was about to take form in David's mind, but was interrupted by Jacob.

"We are already buying maternal and infant supplies, because we are planning to have children. We can do that, can't we?"

Hearing this, David did not know what to say. He choked back what he wanted to say, but answered,"I just asked casually. If you have any news about Rita, please tell me at once."

As he spoke, his eyes were drawn to Emily.

Emily felt somewhat guilty and she turned away, trying not to look at David. There was a slight nervousness in her face. The next second Jacob shielded her behind him. His thin lips opened slightly and his voice was mighty and domineering. "Don't stare at my woman!"

Hearing this, David also looked away immediately and said,"Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Then he turned and left. He wasn't really in the mood to visit the maternal and baby shop in the first place.

Seeing David leave, Emily took a big sigh of relief. She gripped Jacob by the hand and said,"Was this supposed to happen?"

Jacob's expression was slightly frozen and his eyes were somewhat serious. "Not necessarily."

Emily suddenly became nervous and she said,"Then, what should we do?"

Although she knew nothing about David and Rita's past, she knew from David's behavior that there must be some reason for Rita, not wanting to be with him. She didn't want to break her promises to Rita. She said,"Had I known, I would not have come to buy these things..."

Jacob reached out to fix and smooth her hair, which was a consolation. "It's all right. I'll be here for you no matter what. We don't have to know all of this at once. Let's play it by ear."

Emily nodded, sfeeling somewhat reassured.

Meanwhile, David drove back to his own villa.

In every corner of the house, there were signs and traces that Rita had once lived here. But now she had gone, and David suddenly felt that the villa was too large. Why else would he feel empty here? Even his heart and his life had also become empty, without Rita to fill it.

He thought of his encounter with Jacob and Emily, and little by little, his suspicion grew. Something was definitely wrong.

Emily was a good friend of Rita. But when Rita disappeared with her child, she didn't even worry about it. And there were those baby products. Why did she have to buy them at this time?

If she knew where Rita was, then all of this could be solved.

David's eyes grew heavy and his face grew bleak. He picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number to give orders.

"Follow and observe Jacob and Emily, especially Emily, and see where she had been up to these days."

"Okay Master."

David hung up the phone, once again thinking of that encounter with the couple. He would soon found out if they had something to do with Rita's being missing.

It's not that he didn't trust Jacob, but because Jacob was obviously the type who forgot friendship for beauty. If Emily asked Jacob to hide all facts from him, he would probably do it!

So why did he believe this guy with zero credibility from the get go? Anyhow, he would take Rita and his child back and no one could stop him from doing so!

Days passed as David asked his men to observe Emily very closely. Finally they found clues. He was sure that Rita was being protected by Emily, so he went straight to the place where Rita was most likely to hide. Unfortunately, Rita was gone, leaving an empty building behind.

Because of this, David fought fiercely with Jacob, disregarding their past friendship.

"I had trusted you so much but you lied to me, thanks to your girlfriend! Where is Rita? Where is she! Where on earth did you hide her and my son?" David's was going mad with fury. Rita and his son were just hiding close by, but he did not know it. He was still going around and looking for them like a headless fly.

It was Jacob, the oblivious villain, who did all this!

Jacob sneered and said," So many times when she needed you, you were nowhere to be found. It served you right to have your woman run away from you."

"Shut up! I am going to kill you!"

David's strength increased sharply in his fury and lunged at Jacob who wasn't as strong as the furious David. But Jacob fought back. In the end, there was no winner. David was hurt in the face while Jacob was hurt around his body.

"If you want to find them, go south." As David was leaving, Jacob threw a clue at him. As a friend, this was what he could do to help him. As for whether he believed it or not, that was his business.

Hearing this, David stopped for a moment. He could not help gnashing his teeth and cursing,"Go to hell, Jacob. You are a jerk!"

Jacob did not refute. He simply uttered a snorting laugh,"You deserve to be taught a lesson."

When Emily came over, she saw that Jacob was injured. Totally upset, she took care of him, washing the wound and applying medicine on it. As she was finishing the application of the bandage, she was again pressed on the bed...

It was late at night as Jacob tightly embraced Emily and lay on his side in bed. Looking at Emily's sweet sleeping face quietly by the bright moonlight, his heart seemed to be filled with something. He felt very comfortable and satisfied.

He reached out and touched her face running through the contours bit by bit with his long fingers, and his eyes softened.

"Emily, never ever leave me."